Get the paw-ty began: At the East Coast Dog Surfing Festival on Easter Sunday, dogs can surf the waves and strut their stuff.
In the annals of native canine browsing lore, Surf Pig is known. The Jack Russell terrier might trip a imply wave, even with solely three legs.
Surf Pig surfed over the Rainbow Bridge in 2019, however there may be one other shining star on the canine browsing horizon. Lily the yellow Labrador wowed onlookers on the 2023 East Coast Dog Surfing Festival as she navigated waves tough sufficient that the browsing a part of the all-day dog-friendly occasion needed to be cancelled.
Lily and her human, Michael Vogt, are anticipated to journey from their home in Jupiter to take part on this yr’s occasion, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 31, at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach.
Lily has her activity reduce out for her: Among the contestants to beat this yr is a furry Gidget from the Golden State. Delilah is her title and browsing is the sport for this King Charles Spaniel. Can this golden surf lady excel native fave Lily’s impeccable mastery of the waves? You’ll need to attend the 12th annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival to be among the many first to search out out.
“We are super excited this year as we will have a dog from California in attendance,” stated Theresa Clifton, govt director of the Brevard Humane Societyhost of the annual celebration of dogs, surf and seaside.
Surfing is simply a slice of the enjoyable on the quirky occasion, which has added a sand sculpting contest for 2024. It is a singular strategy to have fun Easter Sunday, starting with a dawn service by Calvary Chapel. Human surfers can do a Bunny Paddle at 9 a.m., and if they’re among the many first 50, they’ll achieve this with free bunny ears. For newbie canine surfers, classes will introduce them to the talent set required to hold 4.
When a bunch of dogs collect, a fancy dress contest inevitably isn’t far behind. A “Best Doggy Easter Outfit” contest is scheduled, and so is a “Best Doggy Bikini” contest. The browsing championship competitors begins at midday.
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At 3 p.m., somebody will drive out with the Honda HR-V the Brevard Humane Society is raffling off.
Canines should not often allowed into Lori Wilson Park, however via particular access for the occasion, dogs can have their day on the seaside for a $5 donation to the Humane Society. Humans are admitted free. Animals should have proof of present vaccinations. Humans, you don’t need to be up in your photographs, though that’s all the time a good suggestion. Event parking is $10.
To get the paw-ty began early, the Humane Society can be internet hosting a pre-event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, on the Cocoa Beach Fish Camp Grill with meals, drinks and silent public sale.
The browsing competition is a fund and consciousness raiser for the 71-year-old Brevard Humane Societyat the moment challenged by a 62-year-old shelter building affected by small, cramped areas with deteriorating pot steel pipes and dangerous wiring. Tax-deductible contributions might be made at brevardhumanesociety.org. For extra info on this challenge, name 321-636-3343, extension 204.
If you go
East Coast Dog Surfing Festival
Where: Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 31
Admission: Free for people; $5 for dogs. Dog surf classes are $10. Event parking is $10
Call: 321-636-3343, extension 218
Website: brevardhumanesociety.org
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