WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The popular Reindog Parade is going virtual this year. Instead of marching with Santa Claus, pets of all kinds will be able to pose in their holiday fare on WilliNet. 

 

The annual parade down Spring Street has been part of the Holiday Walk in early December. But because of the social distancing to keep the novel coronavirus at bay, this year, the parade is offering an open invitation: all animals are welcome to participate in the 1st Virtual Holiday Walk ReinPET Parade. Let the spirit of the season inspire you! 

 

Send a video or photo of your dog, cat, bunny, bird, hamster, horse, cow, sheep, goat, llama, alpaca, chicken, or pig parading in holiday costume. Dress-up your furry, woolly friend, parade with pride, make a video or take a photo, and complete this submission form to be included in the virtual event. WilliNet will use submissions to produce the virtual parade and premiere it at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.

 

Deadline for video/photo submissions is Monday, Nov. 23, at 11:59 p.m. Any questions, email Vee Butler at events@williamstownchamber.com.  

 

There will be a panel of judges to vote on best pet in each category, and the public will choose from those four for best in show. 

 

The Virtual Holiday Walk ReinPET Parade will kick off an hourlong virtual holiday variety show on WilliNet: "HO HO HO Holiday Walk 2020" with performers, elves, interviews, surprises, and Santa, too. The event begins with the pets at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, on WilliNet TV Channel 1303 and streaming on willinet.org and WilliNet-TV's Facebook page. 

 

Additional details about this year's Holiday Walk will be shared next week.