Join us for a day of family fun as DeLand goes to the Dogs! The Mardi Gras Dog Parade and Festival is a must do in Volusia!

For over twenty years, the Krewe of Amalee has hosted this community gift, the annual Mardi Gras DeLand dog parade. Each year, the theme changes and delights the thousands of dog lovers with the costumed creativity marching down our Mainstreet.

The parade is presented by The Krewe of Amalee, Inc., a charitable women's group that raises money to put on the parade and to help local charities. You can enter your dog in the Costume Contest, you can enter to walk in the parade (or have a float!!) or be a Vendor at our Festival on Georgia Ave!

The parade route starts at Michigan and Woodland and goes south to Howry. We had over 100 entries last year!

Dog Costume Details:

Registration and judging takes place in front of Stetson's Cummings Gym located at 536 N. Woodland Boulevard.

8:00 am - Check in and day of sign-ups. *The fee for registration of your dog/group for the day of sign up will be higher than pre-registration.

8:00 -10:00 am - Judging

10:15 am - Winners are announced, sashes given  and pictures will be taken.

10:40 am - All Dogs will be directed to their location in the Parade Line-up.

11:00 am - Parade Starts

Immediately after parade - Winners will be recognized and gift bags given at Cafe DaVinci on Georgia Ave. Winners MUST be present to get gifts. We welcome all participants to join us on Georgia Ave for our Festival!

T-shirts can be purchased and check-in for parade participants (floats, walkers, etc) in front of Stetson's Cummings Gym.

Parade Details:

You will receive an email the Thursday prior (2/16) to the parade (2/18) with all the details including your Space # and a mock-up of the line-up.

8:00 -10:00 am - Arrive to find your spot in the line-up. You should know your spot number BEFORE arriving. The list will also be available one our website by the Friday prior (2/17) of the parade. www.delanddogparade.com

You must enter Woodland Blvd from the North. If you are coming from the South, we recommend using Plymouth.

Floats / Cars/ Groups must be decorated in either Mardi Gras themed or Mardi Gras in La Habana themed. You can decorate your float or car after arrival.

Parade will start at 11:00am. The East side of Woodland will move first and then the West side will follow.

Festival Details:

Immediately following Parade - You can visit before the parade or come by after and enjoy the Food Trucks, local Vendors and the party on Georgia Ave. Immediately after the parade, join us at Cafe DeVinci and meet the Royalty of Krewe of Amalee. You won't want to miss it when we will announce the winners of both the Dog Costume and Parade entrants!

Date:
February 10, 2024

Location:
Downtown Deland, Fl

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