Dogs are full of patriotism as they take part in the GeorgeFest Dog Jogging in Eustis, Florida on February 23, 2019.
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Gail Travell of Auburndale, left, shows off her 7-month-old wolf-husky mix, Winter, while organizers Al Kitzmiller, center, and Bonnie Sprague judge the large dog division of the Patriotic Pet Costume Contest at the Memorial Day Lake Alfred Downtown Showplace in May 2013.
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Patriotic Pet Photos: Sometimes dogs like to celebrate Independence Day by dressing up in costumes, too.
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The News-Press’ “Patriotic Pet Day”: Sometimes dogs want to dress up in Independence Day costumes, too.
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The Fort Myers News-Press held a patriotic pet contest for newspaper subscribers in July 2015, with the winner announced July 13th.
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This is Izzy the Great Dane, the dog who won The News-Press newspaper’s “Patriotic Pet Portrait” contest in July 2015.
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Goober, a 4-year-old Chihuahua owned by Betty Gunsaurus of Lakeland, strides ahead of winning the small dog division in the Patriotic Pet Costume Contest at the Lake Alfred Downtown Showplace on Memorial Day in May 2012.
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Gail Travell of Auburndale makes the final preparations for her 7-month-old wolf-husky mix, Winter, for the large dog division of the 2012 Memorial Day Patriotic Pet Costume Contest at the Lake Alfred Downtown Showplace in May.
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Betty Gunsaurus of Lakeland shows off her Chihuahuas, Goober (left) and Zoe, who won first and second place in the small dog division in the Patriotic Pet Costume Contest at the Memorial Day Lake Alfred Downtown Showplace in May 2012.
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Cindy Lou the Chihuahua wears a patriotic hat during an Independence Day celebration in Everglades City on Saturday, July 1, 2017. The celebration featured a parade followed by food, face painting, arts and crafts vendors, a raffle and playground games.
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Bunch became a popular figure at the 2017 Fourth of July parade, when people lined the streets of downtown Melbourne, many of them dressed in red, white and blue.
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Panama City’s Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Most parade-watchers sat on the west side of Harrison Street for shade.
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Speedy Gonzales the donkey gets a pat on the nose from a young fan during Micanopy’s annual Fourth of July Parade in downtown Micanopy, Florida, on Friday, July 4, 2014.
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Pictured here is a very patriotic pet: The City of Sebastian and the Sebastian Lions Club held their annual Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Hundreds of spectators from North Indian River and South Brevard counties enjoyed the holiday event, which saw more than 80 pets march along Indian River Drive to Riverview Park in Sebastian.
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Patriotic Pets!The City of Sebastian and the Sebastian Lions Club celebrated by hosting their annual Independence Day Parade on July 4th, 2018. Hundreds of spectators from North Indian River and South Brevard Counties enjoyed the holiday event, which saw over 80 participants march along Indian River Drive to Riverview Park in Sebastian.
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Patriotic pup Bella appeared in the 2022 Melbourne Independence Day Parade, which began at 10 a.m. at the Liberty Bell Museum and ended on East New Haven Avenue in the historic downtown area.
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On July 4th 2015, a large crowd of patriotic people gathered in downtown Melbourne to watch the Independence Day parade.
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Ethan Clair of Ocala poses with his goat as visitors young and old enjoy the annual Fourth of July Animal Parade at Uncle Donald Farm in Lady Lake on July 4, 2013. The holiday event featured fun for the whole family, including a festive animal parade, reptile and exotic snake demonstrations, hayrides and pony rides, a petting zoo and picnic areas.
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On July 4, 2015, a patriotic crowd gathered in downtown Melbourne to watch the Independence Day parade. Zorro on his motorbike was a big hit.
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The City of Sebastian and the Sebastian Lions Club held their annual Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Hundreds of spectators from North Indian River and South Brevard Counties enjoyed the holiday event, which saw over 80 participants march along Indian River Drive to Riverview Park in Sebastian.
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Rescue puppy Rudy is ready to celebrate the Fourth of July in 2020. Rudy lives with his owner, Robin Enos.
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Robin Enos posted this photo of Jed. Enos said Jed was rescued from a hilltop in Alabama. “He had no food, no water, no shelter and was chained to a tree. This is a photo of his first Fourth of July celebration,” Enos said in 2020.
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Boomer (left) and Breeze (right) sit proudly decked out in patriotic attire in July 2020. They live in Fort Walton Beach with Melissa Paglisi.
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Lisa Eshleman of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, who loves to vacation in the Fort Walton Beach/Destin area, proudly showed off her patriotic puppy, Zeus, in July 2020.
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