Come out to the Mandeville Lakefront on Sunday, February 10 to experience a fun-filled family adventure celebrating what dog's do best: living it up!

There's many ways to explore this year's theme. What ideas can you come up with to show that, hey, it's a dog's life after all!

Be sure to arrive early for the parade to participate in the 2008 Mardi Paws Costume Contest held at the registration area on Jackson Avenue. This year's judges are Becky Vest, Sharon Scheib, Karla Partridge, and Bobbie Miles. Having perfected their judging technique at pageants across the country, none of these four judges have ever been accused of taking bribes (but a small donation to the cause goes a long way).

New for the 2008 parade will be the Judge’s Selection of the top TEN best costumes fitting the theme. No group is too large or too small.

TOP 10 WINNERS will receive a $50 CASH PRIZE and a Pet Portrait Shoot from the world famous Sisters Pet Pics photographers!

Come out and parade your "animal attraction" while competing for the 10 coveted prizes!