In pet-friendly Bend, a century-old parade celebrates all sorts of critters

In pet-friendly Bend, a century-old parade celebrates all sorts of critters

A parade of pets has been a beloved Bend event since 1924.The Fourth of July can include fireworks, barbecues and American flags. For Bendites, it also means thousands of pets take to the streets for a beloved community event. On the holiday last Friday, energy was buzzing at Harmon Park as animals and their humans lined up to take part in this year’s July Fourth Pet Parade. “We’ve got four sections. We have wagons and wheels, big dogs, little d…