On March 23rd the North Carolina Azalea Festival will be partnering with paws4people® on a NEW Festival event – Paws on Parade; the Official Dog Party of the Azalea Festival! Guests can expect lots of tricks, treats and sloppy kisses during this event. Paws on Parade is a doggy-fun day in the park, complete with a 5K, 1 Mile Fun Walk, a Canine Court Pageant, a puppy Kissing Booth, professional dog portraits, and more! Held at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, bring your family (including your four-legged, friendly, leashed family members) for a day filled with fun. Food and concessions will be available. This is a rain or shine event. Tickets are $10.00; children 10 and under are free. Paws on Parade admission is also free for any registered race, walk, or pageant “human friend.” Portions of the proceeds will benefit paws4people.

Race registration starts at 9 am, with the race officially kicking off at 10 am. Race awards will be held at 11 am, and the Canine Court Pageant starts at 12 noon. Vendors, concessions, and more will be available during the official Paws on Parade event time; 9 am – 2 pm.