The annual High Bridge Pooch Parade, sponsored by the High Bridge Cultural & Heritage Committee, drew 46 participants with winners from: High Bridge, Annandale, Califon, Whitehouse Station, Neshanic Station and Pittstown.
And this years winners were:
1. Best Super Hero: Baxter, a West Highland Terrier, as Baxman with his Baxmobile.
2. Meanest Villains: Teddy B. & Lizzie B., Japanese Chins, as Captain Ted Sparrow and GI Lizzie.
3. Best Super Duo: Spin & Andy, English Setter & Irish Setter, as Heroes Serving Our Country.
4. Most Creative Costume: Rufus, a St. Bernard, as Captain Hook
5. Silliest Costume: Coconut & Trisquet, both are a Chihuahua-Carin Terrier Mix, as Poison Ivy and Ivy Dry.
6. Best Small Dog: Scout & Josette, both are Shi Tzu's, as Geriatric Superman and Wonder Woman.
7. Best Medium Dog: Murphy, a Golden Doodle, as Super Kru.
8. Best Large Dog: Cassie, a Schnauzer Terrier Mix, as True Hero.
9. Runner Up to Best in Parade: Casey, an Irish Setter, as Robin Hood.
10. Grand Prize, Best in Parade: Bambi & Penelope, both are Chihuahuas, as Good Sister and Bad Sister.
We wish to thank the following sponsors for their generous donations: Custom Alloy, Shop Rite of Clinton, Fur Majesty, Country Pet Specialties, Pets, Pets, Pets, High Bridge Stone Company, Glassman High Voltage, Grayrock Pharmacy, Rita’s Italian Ice, Global Ag of Clinton, Clinton Bagelsmith and Iams Pet Foods.
We would also like to thank the following vendors for participating in this years event: Irish Setter Rescue of Whitehouse, Therapy Dogs International, Ani-Meals, Rogers' Rescue, Four Paws Playground, Mid Atlantic Bassett Hound Rescue, Pet Blessings by Christina Whited.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers which included members of the High Bridge Cultural & Heritage Committee, High Bridge Girl Scouts, High Bridge Police Department, the parade judges, Mr. Pete Richetti for providing the artwork for this year's logo and Curt and Carla Nowell for the photography.
Next year's theme is Dogs in Sports, so start planning now!