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Poway Yorkie Is Top Dog At Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade: See Canine Cuties

Dozens of canine cuties (and at least two bunnies) scampered in the Gaslamp Quarter for the 13th annual Holiday Pet Parade.

(Times of San Diego)

December 20, 2021

After skipping 2020 for COVID-19, dozens of canine cuties (and at least two bunnies) scampered in the Gaslamp Quarter on Sunday for the 13th annual Holiday Pet Parade.

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Greeted afterward by Santa, the reindeer dogs joined their masters for a “Pubs in the Pub Party” on Island Avenue.

Judged Best in Show after making the circuit of Fifth Avenue, E Street and Fourth Avenue was Bailey, a 16-year-old Yorkshire terrier owned by Mary Caraway of Poway.

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Prizes also were given for Best Christmas Spirit, Best Matching Costumes (Owner/Pet), Best Gaslamp Themed Outfit, Cutest Critter, Most Outrageous Costume and Best Group Costume.


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