We are going to be in a parade!!

We are so glad that you are able to join us for the parade! This web page is a place where many the details of the event will be posted. Check back often for more details as they unfold.

Please confirm your name and shirt size at the bottom of the page, everyone must be in costume to be on the float or in the parade. If your name does not appear, let the person who invited you know, right away please.

This parade will mark the relaunch of our pooper scooper business and will be a lot of fun for everyone. My good friend Marcus will be playing Sax live on our float. Scroll down for a YouTube video of Marcus.

We really appreciate you joining us!

Thank you so much, Nick

Parade Details

This is the annual DeLand Mardi Gras Dog Parade and more info is available HERE

The day will begin kind of early when board our float to decorate it beginning at 8AM

• Saturday, February 14, 2026
• 8:00AM Float Lineup begins (We Decorate our Float)
• 11:00AM Parade Begins

Hurricane Party

We want everyone to meet and be able to get their shirts for the Parade. It is a chance to have fun and go over a few of the parade details. Of course, bring the dogs with you!

• Friday, February 13, 2026
• 6:00PM-8:00PM
• Meet and Greet
• Dinner and Hurricanes
  (Not too many, we want to have fun Saturday as well) 😊

Float Details

Festive Floats will provide our Truck, Driver, Float and Insurance for the parade float. Festive Floats information is found HERE

We will have 2-3 hours to decorate the Starburst Float, which is below with a YouTube link.

Saxophonist

Marcus has performed for over 20 years every Christmas at Sea World Orlando for the Shammo Christmas program. He is an accomplished Saxophonist that has performed Worldwide. I am so excited that he has agreed to perform live on our float and to accompany with the New Orleans Mardi Gras Jazz float music. This should make the day that much more fun!

Parade Float Music

Our float comes with a PA so we can some cool Mardi Gras Jazz music.

Dog Parade, can we bring our dogs?

This is the annual DeLand Dog Parade and yes dogs are allowed. Most importantly, if you dog is good around noisy crowds and loud music, then bring your furry friend. Our dogs Harley and Nelly are both unsure about large crowds and lots of young children, so they will stay home to chill. If your dog comes with you, we will be able to have the furry friend on the float with us. Just remember it will be loud, so some dogs may be better to chill at home or here at our place with Harley and Nelly.

Float and Vendor Table Decorations

Street Costumes

We will have a number of folks on the street include to Doodle Bombs with the socks shown here. Thank you Carrie and Ralph!

Someone want to be a inflatable dog? We have a slot available.

The folks on the street will have the bags below. The will be filled with SafeStep Scoopers post cards and dog jerky treats in a dog poop bag.

Float Costumes

Float Beads and throws

Confirmed for the Float/ Parade

Please make sure that your name and shirt size is listed below the person inviting you. Sadly, everyone must be in costume to participate in the parade, so we need shirt sizes right away. We need time to order, receive and wash your shirt so that it is ready to wear.

1. Nick Small
2. Leon Medium (Sheriff)
3. Bobby Medium (Sheriff)
4. Angel Medium
5. Bill Medium
6. Mark Small (Vendor Table)
7. Kevin Medium
8. Gene Medium
9. Lisa Medium
10. Laura Small
11. Marcus Large
12. Lori XL
13. Dan XL
14. Tom Large
15. Karen Small
16. Otavio Large
17. Natalia Medium
18. Oliver kids Large
19. Olympia kids Medium
20. Carrie Medium (Doodle Bomb)
21. Ralph XL (Doodle Bomb)
22. Helen Medium
23. Kristee Small (Doggie)
24. Bruce XXL
25. Nicholas XL
26. Mackenzie XXXL
27. Benjamin XL
28. Madison Large
29. Diane Large