When
Saturday February 8, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM MSTAdd to Calendar
Parade starts at 10am, but Waddlers must arrive early and be in staging by 8am. More information will be sent out closer to the event.
Where
Parada Del Sol Parade- Scottsdale, AZParking location will be announced closer to the event.
Top Fundrasing Awards
New! Waddle Grand Marshal
New this year, the Waddle Grand Marshal is the hound that raises the most overall money including self donations. The Grand Marshal will receive a one of a kind AZBHR Parada del Sol figurine and recognition during the parade.
Waddle King and Queen
Awarded to the top male and female hound fundraisers. Each will receive a very special one of a kind AZBHR Parada del Sol figurine and recognition during the parade. Self donations do not count toward King and Queen.
The next top 3 fundraisers will also be recognized. So get out there and start raising some money!
Get Along Little Doggies
2014 Waddle Shirt
Shirts are now onsale at the AZBHR Zazzle.com Store. There are several styles available. Even a shirt for your hound! Click here to get your shirt.
2014 AZBHR Waddle - Get Along Little Doggies
WANTED
Waddling Bassets and their Wranglers
WHEN
February 8, 2014
WHERE
Parada Del Sol Parade
Scottsdale, AZ
WHAT
Raise money for the hounds
Waddle in the parade
Pre-Parade Fun including:
Costume Contest & Games
Rewards for the Top Fundraisers
Register Now! Registration is $25 per hound or at least $25 in pledges.
We will promote the Firstgiving link on AZBHR Facebook and HTML emails and ask our supporters to pick a favorite hound or hounds to donate to.
TO ALL FOSTER HOMES - Bring your foster dogs - they waddle free! Please consider setting up Firstgiving pages - Tell the dog's story, how they came to the rescue and that they are a foster looking for a forever home. This is a great opportunity to get them exposure and fundraise at the same time.
Click here to start your Firstgiving Fundraising Page today, then go to the GREEN JOIN US tab to set up your fundraising page.
The honor of Grand Marshal, King and Queen 2014 will be awarded to the overall top fundraiser, and top male and female hound fundraisers - plus they will each receive a very special one of a kind AZBHR Parada del Sol figurine. The next top 3 fundraisers with online or a combination of online & pledge sheet donations will be awarded prizes! Click here to download a pledge sheet if you would rather collect checks than online donations.
Can't Waddle in the parade? You can still help AZBHR raise money - pick your favorite hound and donate to their page or help by setting up a fundraising page in your hounds name or use a pledge sheet and raise money for the hounds!
Once you have set up your fundraising page start sharing via email, Facebook, share with family and friends so your hound can be Grand Marshal, King or Queen!
Volunteers Needed
Thank you to Brian Ditsch, he will be the Trail Boss for the Parada del Sol Waddle 2014. And a special thanks to Charles West who donated his time to design the 2014 Waddle Logo!
We will need many other volunteers also - if you can help and would like to volunteer email Brian at
waddle@azbassetrescue.org.
Needed:
- 2-3 vehicles (and drivers) to transport hounds and their wranglers to the parade start. (Trucks, SUVs, and vans tend to work best)
- 2 Check-in Volunteers (check-in waddlers)
- 2-3 Helpers for Staging (setting up, montioring trash, contests, filling water bowls for hounds, etc.)
- 2 Banner carriers (carry AZBHR banner through the entire parade)
About Parada del Sol Parade
The Parada del Sol Parade is an annual event that has been in Scottsdale since 1953. The Parada del Sol Parade is a western theme and has the distinction of being known as the World's Largest Horse Drawn Parade. There will be nearly 150 parade entries marching up Scottsdale Road Parade Starts at Scottsdale and Oak, just north of McDowell and ends at Scottsdale and Indian School Road. www.paradadelsol.us
Click below to register!Register Now!