All of Statesboro looks forward to the first Friday of each month because it means that First Friday Downtown is back! March’s event consisted of a “doggie paw walk” around the dog park.

Attendees had the choice to enter to win a craft from local business, Southern Pottery, or enter their pup in a costume contest for a prize basket!

All breeds and ages of dogs were brought along with their owners to enjoy the dog park.

The event also marked the opening day for Statesboro’s newest addition: Dirty Paws Pet Wash! Owners can come give their pups a self-service bath when it’s open!

Some students brought their dogs, but others just tagged along to pet and watch the dogs play.

If you were hungry at the event, Mellow Mushroom set up a tent and were selling pizza by the slice!

Authentic Hispanic foods were also being sold at the next tent.

If you were craving seafood instead, Boss Seafood brought their truck out to the event. Even before it opened, the line was down the road!

For dessert, Johnny Boy Cookies had their food truck set up and ready for customers.

All the dogs ran around the park and made new puppy friends!

There was also plenty of vendors selling various items, such as crochet animals that would make perfect gifts!

A new vendor showed up to the paw walk and sold wax wraps! The owner explained all the many uses of this product to attendees who stopped by her tent.

You can’t have a pet-themed event without Fixing the Boro so they set up an information table and sold t-shirts and other merchandise.

Students wandered around the many tables talking to vendors and looking at items, including jewelry.

Information tables were set up all along the path, including non-profits, businesses, and awareness groups.

A donation table was set up to raise money for the Humane Society and Fixing the Boro.

Boro the Hatchet once again made an appearance to offer entertainment and fun for the whole family.

Parents dropped their kids off in the bouncy house while they watched and enjoyed the nice weather.

At the end of the event, a dog costume contest was held and the winners received gift baskets and a trophy!

Puppies and dogs alike walked around the event in various costumes, including cowboys and pirates!