Pets lead charge to Saxonburg Carnival
SAXONBURG — Before children could win stuffed lions, tigers and bears at the Saxonburg Carnival this week, the annual event by the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company was opened Tuesday by a parade that included dogs, frogs and hogs.
The pet parade has been a tradition in the borough for years, and parade chairwoman Sarah Smith said it has grown in size and participation every year.
She did not know how many pet owners signed up for the parade this year, but judging by the crowd at the Saxonburg Memorial Church, where the route began, turnout was good.
According to Smith, the parade always is populated by unusual pets, but there has been more agricultural pets in recent years.
“It has grown with a lot of farm animals, people bringing cows and chickens,” she said. “It’s just fun to see what everyone brings.”
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