Each year, the Chamber takes on the task of running the Dogie Days Parade for the Dumas Noon Lions Club. Dogie Days takes place June 8, 9,10,11. The parade is Saturday June 11. Over 120 entries marched down Dumas Avenue at last year's parade. The number of entries this year are expected to be higher. Parade categories to be judged are churches; youth athletics; commercial floats; clubs and civic organizations; all vehicles and equestrian groups. Cash prizes will be awarded to Best of Show, Best of Theme and Most Original. The monetary awards are $100 each. Theme for the parade is "How the West was Fun".
Dogie Days opens June 8 at McDade Park with the first night of the carnival and midway. June 9 is the BBQ which starts at 11 a.m. The carnival and midway are open each night during Dogie Days. Saturday, June 11 begins with the parade at 11 a.m. The carnival and midway opens at noon. That evening the drawing for a 2011 Ford Mustang Convertible will take place at 9:00 p.m.
For more information on the parade call the Chamber at 806-935-2123.
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