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Bailey the Yorkie from Poway won best float. She was also one of the Grand Marshalls this year. (Photos by Diana Cavagnaro)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 14th Annual Gaslamp Pet Parade returned to the Gaslamp on Dec. 17 with dogs in all shapes and sizes. This is a wonderful family event with dog owners coming in matching costumes with their furry friends. Some decorated floats, wagons, buggies, and bicycles all in the holiday theme. The parade began on 5th and L streets under the Gaslamp arch. The streets were lined with spectators on both sides cheering on the groups of canine friends and owners. The winners of the 2021 Best in Show, Bailey the Poway Yorkie and Derby California, led the parade as Grand Marshalls. The parade route finished at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and continued from 2 to 5 p.m. with the Pups in the Pub Party.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The first award given was the Stella Award. This was in memory of Taylor Kahle who worked at McFarlane Promotion and was a Gaslamp Quarter team member. Taylor Kahle was a devoted dog lover who adopted the pups Roo and Stella. In recognition of Taylor, the Stella Award was presented to Babs Fry of A Way Home For Dogs. Fry offers a free service to reunite owners with their lost dogs. If you ever lose your dog be sure to contact her at awayhomefordogs.com. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The afternoon continued with more prizes. The honor for the Best Parade Float went to Bailey the Yorkie from Poway along with owner Mary Salinas Caraway. They demonstrated the Best Parade float costume. Best Matching Costume went to Riley and owner who were the most AWWW-inspiring. The Best Christmas Spirit went to Doodle and owner Barb Ayers who rode a float with a dog beach surfboard.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n