Beacon Barks marks the coming of Spring and bringing animal friends and people in the community together. This year, the parade is on April 25, 2015, and everything begins at 10am and goes until 3pm. Beacon Barks is in its 9th season of animal love and glory parading down Main Street.  In 2015 Beacon Barks opened an Instagram account, the photos of which we blogged about here.

Sponsored and created by Beacon Barkery, our most delicious and nutritious pet store, and the Dutchess County SPCA, proceeds have helped support numerous animal welfare initiatives, including the opening of Beacon’s Dog Park along with supporting the great work of area shelter and animal rescue groups. It’s just as true today as it was all those years ago – Beacon Barks is the largest celebration of animal shelters and rescue groups in our area.

The full schedule of events is at Beacon Barks website, but it all starts at 10am with Opening Ceremonies and lining up of everyone in the parade. If you're driving, get here early to find parking on side streets.  Follow along Beacon Barks' Instagram account for cute dog photos 

Here's what you can expect during the day:

• A lot of fun.
• A lot of sun (hopefully!!).
• A lot of happy dogs, some in costume.
• A lot of dog enthusiasts and kids who love dogs.
• A lot of walking and shopping from a market of vendors you may not have seen before, and the shops on Main Street.
• A lot of food! This is your chance to eat your way down Main Street, between the vendors and the shops, you will be happy.

More annual events are coming up, don't miss them! See A Little Beacon Blog's Annual Events Calendar for several don't-miss events.