Dogie Days Parade Theme Is "Get Your Kicks During The 66th....Year Of Dogie Days"

One of last year's float waiting for their turn in line.

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 13,14,15,16.  The parade is Saturday June 16.  Over 100 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 "Get your Kicks During the 66th...Year of Dogie Days".

Dogie Days opens June 13 at 6 p.m. at McDade Park with the first night of the carnival and midway.  June 14, Flag Day, is the BBQ which starts at 11 a.m.  The carnival and midway are open each nightat 6 p.m. during Dogie Days.  Saturday June 16 begins with the parade at 11 a.m.  The carnival and midway opens at noon.  That evening the drawing for a 2012 4 x 4 Jeep will take place at 9:00 p.m. 

For more information on the parade call the Chamber at 806-935-2123.