Playing it cool in the parade at the 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The winners of the Pet/Companion Look-a-Like contest went to Buddy and Andrew Cardinal. At right is Theresa Clifton, executive director of the Brevard Humane Society, and their The 19th annual Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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Keisha performed a series of crowd pleasing tricks to win the Best Tricks contest. At right is Kenya, before she decided to take a nap. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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Dottie was ready for the parade to begin. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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Live music on stage by Rachel and Vernon Densler of Nowhere to Rum. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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Getting ready for the parade at the Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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Marshmallow, seen here fearlessly rolling past dozens of dogs in the parade, was the only cat competing, and she won Best Costume. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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A two-headed pug at the annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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Blond Ambition. A Chihuahua dressed as Madonna, complete with cone bra. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several contests.
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A puppy tries out the lure course. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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May was one of the many dogs enjoying the day. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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Macro is small, but made a huge impression on the applauding crowd when he took the stage. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests.
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Two-year-old Avery meets Mya. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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10-year-old Kenya, a previous Queen of Mardi Gras, was set to compete again, but decided to chill and take a nap instead. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several contest, a dog parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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Smile at the judges! Despite being hit by a car and losing a rear leg, a sweet and cheerful Mya , who was rescued and adopted, took the stage to try for Queen of Mardi Gras. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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The contest judges included Cocoa Mayor Mike Blake. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The popular Napoleon, who has previously been King of Mardi Gras, was on hand again. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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Their moment on stage to impress the judges. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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Dottie looking regal on stage. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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Seeing double at the 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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Hail to the KIng! Gauge, a sweet natured 105 pound black German Shepherd from Merritt Island, was crowned King of the Park. With him is Lacey Friedman. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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Her Majesty. Selena Elizabeth, a Chihuahua, was named Queen of the Park. She is held by her human, Lourdes Dominguez. They are vacationing in Brevard from California. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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Selena Elizabeth, an elderly Chihuahua who had been scheduled to be put down at a shelter years ago, was adopted and has travelled to 48 of the 50 states. She was made Queen of the Park for Mardi Gras on Sunday. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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Say Cheese! Okay, maybe not. Marshmallow, on stage, looks out at the judges, other humans, and the dozens of dogs . She was not the least bit afraid of being surrounded by canines, and carried herself like a boss. The 19th annual Brevard Humane Society Mardi Gras Paws in the Park was held Sunday, February 23 at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. The event included several pet contests, a parade, lure course, food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, live music, pets to adopt, and more.
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