WHO: Hundreds Orlando residents, cheering on their dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes.
WHAT: Fifth Annual Doggie Derby, bringing the community together to
celebrate Man’s Best Friend while helping kids and families. Families
enjoy a festive atmosphere with friends, furry and otherwise. Canines
compete with dogs of similar size in a single-elimination, 25-yard
sprint race. Champions are declared and trophies and prizes awarded in
each of the four weight divisions and the overall winner receives the
Grand Prize.
WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 9:00-2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Corrine Commons, Baldwin Park, 1913 Meeting Place, Orlando, FL 32814
HOW: Anyone can register a dog for a $15 fee here on our website.
WHY: Brightside Events initiated the Stock the Pantry Program after
learning that more than 140 homeless students are registered at
Audubon Park Elementary, Glenridge Middle and Winter Park High School.
The program is working with teachers and counselors to provide
non-perishable food items to the students and their families just
before the spring and summer breaks.
MORE: Brightside Events will also sponsor the 3rd Annual Derby
Jubilee and Auction, 5 p.m.- Midnight Saturday, May 5 at Eastside
Bistro, 3461 Colonial Drive, Orlando. This event celebrates everything
Derby and includes a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions,
viewing of the Kentucky Derby race, live music, dancing, a live
auction and contests for the most outrageous hat, most glamorous hat
and most dapper dude. Tickets are $50 per person and proceeds benefit
the Stock the Pantry Program.
