Does Your Dog Have What It Takes to Be South Boston’s Dog of the Year?
Big Dog Energy!
Calling all Southie dog owners! The South Boston Allied War Veterans Council is looking for the 2027 St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Dog of the Year, and your four-legged friend could take home the title.
The fundraising contest officially kicked off on November 1st and runs through February 19th, 2027. Owners can enter their dogs and raise money to support the 2027 South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade.
Important deadlines: Participants must raise at least $1,000 by Friday, January 1st, 2027, to meet the initial fundraising requirement. The final fundraising deadline is Friday, February 19th, 2027, at midnight. You can read the rules and regulations here.Â
The dog that raises the most money will be crowned Dog of the Year and celebrated during the parade festivities on Sunday, March 14th, 2027. The top dog will be announced on Saturday, February 20th.
Want to enter your dog? Visit SouthBostonParade.org for more information. Participants are also asked to email a photo and short bio of their dog to [email protected].
Good dogs, a great cause, and a little friendly competition. Let the best dog win!
Image: Whiskey the Weenie – The Unofficial Mascot of the Caught in Southie Guide to St. Patrick’s DayÂ
Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.
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