The Inaugural Fourth of July Dog parade was a big success for the department of community affairs. Forty-one dogs registered for the parade including two from out of town and a pair of chinchillas. Six dogs were awarded trophies including “Most Patriotic,” a runner-up to “Most Patriotic,” “Cutest Dog,” “Best Out of Towner,” “Most Creative” and “Best In Show.” Each entrant was given a free raffle ticket to win prizes applicable to their pooches like treats and toys. A basket with treats and toys was donated by Mayor Rich DiLucia as well.
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- Izzy and Melissa Barnes hold their Chihuahuas Pablo and Tito after the inaugural Fourth of July Dog Parade at the Pfeiffer Community Center on July 4. (Anthony J. Mazziotti III/The Sun)
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- Cheryl Prus stands with her three-legged Weimaraner Klaus after the inaugural Fourth of July Dog Parade at the Pfeiffer Community Center on July 4. (Anthony J. Mazziotti III/The Sun)
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- Steven and Daphne Derieux stand with their pooch Eli after the inaugural Fourth of July Dog Parade at the Pfeiffer Community Center on July 4. (Anthony J. Mazziotti III/The Sun)
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- Ali Lanzalotti and Derik Dewoody with their Shar Pei Bodhi before the inaugural Fourth of July Dog Parade at the Pfeiffer Community Center on July 4. (Anthony J. Mazziotti III/The Sun)
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- New Williamstown residents Codi Kiel and Alex Weiss pose with their pointer mix Bella before the inaugural Fourth of July Dog Parade at the Pfeiffer Community Center on July 4. (Anthony J. Mazziotti III/The Sun)
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- Liam Leahy, Emma Leahy, Jace Leahy and Amanda Leahy smother their Boxer-Pit Chickie with love after the inaugural Fourth of July Dog Parade at the Pfeiffer Community Center on July 4. (Anthony J. Mazziotti III/The Sun)
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- Ron Bird, Sherrie Kennedy and Percy Kennedy handle their three pugs Sam, Macho and Queen at the inaugural Fourth of July Dog Parade at the Pfeiffer Community Center on July 4. (Anthony J. Mazziotti III/The Sun)
