Pets to Don Red, White, Blue for Morris Plains Parade

To coincide with the opening of the Morris Plains Farmers Market, the second annual Petriotic Pet Parade is this Saturday with prizes, music, a soda truck, pet boutique and cat adoption.

For the pet parade, bring your dog or cat dressed in a patriotic costume for a chance to win a prize. Pets must be leashed and accompanied by an adult.

The parade starts at 10 a.m. at the Merchant Block of Morris Plains and there’s a $10 entrance fee. All proceeds benefit the Denville Animal Shelter, which provides services to Morris Plains. 

If you have any to spare, bring pet food and kitty litter for the Dog and Cat food drive and Cat Litter Drive. 

If your pet isn’t fond of donning an outfit, there’s also the "Longest Tail" contest or some of the other categories below. 

There will be free popcorn and balloons from Market Sponsor Provident Bank. 

Here’s a look at the categories pets will be judged in:

• Most Pet-riotic
• Best Duo: Dog and Owner
• Most Creative
• Most Loveable
• Most Beautiful
• Cutest
• Funniest
• Smallest
• Biggest
• Longest Tail