Sunday, December 1, 2013

Today! Santa Paws NOLA

LA-SPCA+Santa Paws NOLA: Kick off the HOWLiday Season Sun., Dec.1st a Holiday-themed pet costume contest, and 2nd line to "Christmas In The District"
Mission
Santa Paws NOLA Mission: To create a family friendly pet oriented annual Holiday Celebration enhancing the "Christmas in the District" experience while supporting a local non-profit.
LA-SPCA- http://www.la-spca.org/
Description
Louisiana SPCA has teamed with Santa Paws NOLA to create a unique Holiday-themed pet costume 2nd line parade including a Christmas pet adoption opportunity. Located in the Warehouse District attracting pets, pet owners, families, and merrymakers to experience New Orleans Christmas Magic within the setting of the newest light showi in New Orleans "Christmas in the District”. Santa Paws NOLA is the brainchild of Diane Lyons, owner of ACCENT on Arrangements, presented in partnership with the LA-SPCA and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the LA-SPCA to assist pets at the LA-SPCA to have a Merry Christmas.
General Information
Louisiana SPCA and Santa Paws NOLA: Sunday, December 1st from 2:00-5:00p.m. Warehouse District

2:00p.m.: Heritage Park- (corner of John Churchill Chase St, New Orleans, LA 70130) and Convention Center Blvd.
$15 registration includes, pet activities, 1 complimentary beer or beverage and nibbles including Jambalaya Girl, information booths from local pet businesses.

3:15pm – Second Line Pet Parade starts at entrance of Heritage Park. Brass Band, pets and pet owners, parade down Convention Center Boulevard to Convention Center Pedestrian Plaza –Julia and Convention Center Blvd.

3:45pm- Second Line arrives at Convention Center Plaza. Activities at Convention Center Plaza include LA-SPCA adoption booth, vendors with pet holiday gifts, photos with Santa Claus, and music.
4:00pm- Holiday Pet Costume Contest- celebrity judges will name Top 3 best in Show. Great Prizes to be won.
5:00pm- Santa Paws ends and "Christmas in the District Lights" - the largest Christmas Light Display in NOLA begins. 

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