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Aliens, astronauts welcome at 2016 Pet Parade

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FILE PHOTO: Rosalyn Tobeck and her bassett hound, Angel, wait inside their space shuttle for take-off of the 80th Annual Pet Parade in downtown Olympia in 2009. “Pets in Space” is this year’s theme.
FILE PHOTO: Rosalyn Tobeck and her bassett hound, Angel, wait inside their space shuttle for take-off of the 80th Annual Pet Parade in downtown Olympia in 2009. “Pets in Space” is this year’s theme. Tony Overman The Olympian

“Pets in Space” is the theme for the 87th annual Pet Parade planned for Aug. 20 in downtown Olympia.

No need to register — just bring your dog, cat, rabbit, gerbil or other beloved pet in costume to join the parade, which starts at 10 a.m. For those who want to compete for prizes in the various costume competition categories, the lineup begins at 8 a.m. at Heritage Park, and judging runs from 8:30 to 9:45 p.m.

The parade route runs from Fifth and Water streets up Fifth to Franklin, south on Franklin to Seventh, west on Seventh to Washington and into Sylvester Park. At the park, free ice cream and goodie bags are handed out to participants.

Donations of pet food are suggested and will benefit Concern for Animals.

This story was originally published August 2, 2016 at 3:27 PM with the headline "Aliens, astronauts welcome at 2016 Pet Parade."

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