Kiwanis Club of LeeDo to host first pet costume pageant
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From staff reports
LEESBURG — The Kiwanis Club of LeeDo will host its first “Pet Costume Pageant” Oct. 15.
The event will take place as part of the ‘Burg Bash, Leesburg’s upcoming festival at 288 Smithville Road, North, just north of Twin Oaks Elementary School.
Prize categories for the pageant will include cutest pet costume, best look-alike with owner, best family costumes, most unique costume and overall best of show. Participants are encouraged to “think outside the box” and come up with fun and unique costumes for themselves and their pet.
Pre-registration is $20 and is available at Eventbrite at image.png. Day-of-registration cost will be $25, cash or check only. Check-in will open at 1:45 p.m. and close at 2:15 p.m. The pageant will begin at 2:30 p.m. on the ‘Burg Bash stage.
Proceeds from the pageant will benefit the Lee County Animal Shelter and Kiwanis Club of LeeDo programs. For more information, contact Patsy Shirley at (229) 903-3993.
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