Mardi Growl to Attract Dog Lovers Sunday
Eureka's second annual Mardi Growl for dogs and "their human friends" is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, weather permitting. Come by the Patch booth for free giveaways, balloons and of course, dog treats.
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Dog lovers can get in on special "Mardi Growl" action from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday in Eureka. The second annual Mardi Growl dog parade will be held in the Central Avenue/Old Town area, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pet registration for $5 each starts at 12:30 p.m.
Celebrity judges will award prizes for: three winners for Best in Show as well as a Pet/Owner look-a-like category.
Families of the first 100 dogs registered will get a special doggie bag filled with items from local businesses, including Eureka-Wildwood Patch. The event is co-sponsored by the Eureka Chamber of Commerce and city of Eureka.
After the parade, music entertainment and kid-friendly crafts will be available. Local restaurants will provide specialty food and drinks, such as:
- Michelle's Cafe shrimp and crawfish boil
- Johnny's Place jambalaya and 'howl'icanes
- Chick-N-Elly's cajun food and beer specials
- O'Dell's Irish Pub & Ale House shrimp etouffee and drinks
- Joe Boccardi's Ristorante cajun pasta
Editor's Note: The dogs and their friends will love a crowd in front of which to parade, so don't hesitate to attend even if you don't have a dog, or a dog that can accompany you. There will be plenty of Mardi Gras cuisine to try. Please note that the rainout date for this event is predetermined to be Feb. 26.
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Michelle's Cafe
104 S Central Ave, Eureka, MO -
Johnny's Place
106 S Central Ave, Eureka, MO -
Chick-N-Elly's
122 S Central Ave, Eureka, MO -
O'Dell's Irish Pub & Ale House
141 S Central Ave, Eureka, MO -
Joe Boccardi's Ristorante
128 Joe Boccardi Ln, Eureka, MO -
Eureka Chamber of Commerce
22 Dreyer Ave, Eureka, MO
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Eureka City Hall
100 City Hall Dr, Eureka, MO
Jo Beck
7:57 am on Friday, February 17, 2012
Looks like a blast! We'll be there-
Jennifer Johnson
7:37 pm on Sunday, February 19, 2012
Who were the winners of the contests?
georg
5:38 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012
Would love to see some photo's!
Julie Brown Patton
5:55 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012
@georg: Take a peek at an article about one interesting dog that will be published at 6 p.m. tonight. A few photos have been posted today on the Eureka-Wildwood Patch Facebook page. And look for a couple of other articles with photos from the event.