Downtown Statesboro’s First Friday Event – 10th Annual Downtown Paw Walk March 1

The Downtown Statesboro Development Authority(DSDA) will be hosting the 10th annual First Friday event, Downtown Paw Walk, this Friday, March 1, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. The event is presented by Aspen Aerogels and will take place at the Downtown Dog Park, located at 20 East Cherry Street.

There will be a dog costume contest beginning at 6:10 pm. Registration for contestants is 5:15 pm- 6:00 pm at the event. Winners will be announced at 7:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in the large and small dog categories, as well as most creative, best behaved, and cutest pup categories. Prize baskets will include treats for dogs and their owners. Prizes are donations from local sponsors.

“First Friday events are the perfect way to show everyone what downtown has to offer, and we love to see all the dogs dress up and have fun,” said Allen Muldrew, Executive Director of the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority.

Also at the event – music provided by a DJ, bouncy house, vendors, and food trucks. Stop by and meet the adoptable dogs through Fixing the Boro.

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