USO of NC, Jacksonville Hosts Pooch Parade
Families bring out their most talented family member, their pooch, to compete in games and contests.
Jacksonville, NC March 19, 2013 – On April 6, 2013, The USO of North Carolina, Jacksonville along with BOB 93.3, A Dog’s Dream, a dog boarding and daycare facility out of New Bern, and the City of Jacksonville will host the 2nd Annual “Pooch Parade” at the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. We are hosting this event to bring together dog lovers and military supporters to raise funds to benefit the USO of NC, Jacksonville programs and services.
The Pooch Parade will include additional contests and games, food vendors, and prizes. Registration is $5 to enter and includes a free USO bandanna, treat bag, and entry into one contest. Contests will include an agility course, longest sit and stay, a hotdog dunk, best trick, along with other no talent contests, such as best personality, longest tail and more. Other contests can be purchased for $5 per game or any 5 for $20. For more information on this event, please visit our website at www.uso-nc.org.
WHO: USO of North Carolina Jacksonville, BOB 93.3, A Dog’s Dream, & the City of Jacksonville
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex
100 Recreation Lane (North Commons Drive)
Jacksonville, NC 28546
CONTACT: Marisa Reeder
Assistant Director, USO of NC Jacksonville Center
(910)-455-3411


