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Doodle parade delights spectators, satisfies a good cause

Pups eagerly strut their stuff during the Doodle Costume Parade. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
Ted Pfirrmann
May 5, 2025

Rehoboth Beach went to the dogs once again April 26, as spectators lined the Boardwalk to catch a glimpse of dogs, and in some cases owners, for the Doodle Costume Parade.

This event is part of the annual Doodles in Dewey weekend, which was created more than 20 years ago by another organization. As the event grew too large, organizers began looking for a Delaware nonprofit to hand off the event to. Enter PAWS for People. Now in its fourth year, the event draws people, and dogs, from as far away as Plymouth, Mich., and raises money to train pet therapy teams.

“It was the perfect fit,” said Clarice Ritchie, executive director of PAWS for People. “They were really happy with our mission, and we were really excited to inherit an event that had such a great following.”

More than 700 people preregistered for the parade.

To learn more, go to pawsforpeople.org.

 

Some of the dogs are more interested in checking out the camera.
Although he looks ferocious in his doodle parade costume, this pup’s just eager to give a sniff and kisses.
Jaca, 14, and Leslie Catta are joined by Delmar in holding the PAWS for People banner at the start of the parade.
Clarice Ritchie, left, executive director of PAWS for People, and Dawn Kisner, event manager, pose for a photo.
Matt and Kim Moses with their dog Winston.
Blane, left, and Liz Zippler with Dorsay the Pirate Dog.
The crowd is eager to start the parade.
Andy, left, and Ally Phillips with Marlow. They came all the way from Plymouth, Mich.
Delmar the Bloodhound is with the Blood Bank of Delmarva.
His royal majesty, King Archie.
Peter, left, and Emma Boyer with Hershey.

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