Maya Lee Lovato, center, and Jordyn Diaz enjoy a shower of bubbles and candy while watching the annual Desfile de los Niños, or Children’s Pet Parade, from the Plaza as a steady stream of pet enthusiasts of all ages entertained the downtown crowd Saturday during the second day of the 312th Fiesta de Santa Fe.
Jeff Favorite, center, leads the Hill Stompers while entertaining parade-goers before the start of the annual Desfile de los Niños, or Children’s Pet Parade, on the second day of the 312th Fiesta de Santa Fe in downtown Santa Fe on Saturday. “This parade is so fun. It moves slowly. For us, that’s perfect,” he said.
Johnny Romero, left, keeps his dog Zeus company while chile peppers Persephone Romero, right, Isiah Romero and Mason Gonzales do a little climbing before the start of the parade. According to a news release, there were 41 entries and about 2,000 people taking part in the event that began on Cathedral Place.
Parade participants hand out candy along the route during the annual Desfile de los Niños, or Children's Pet Parade, as a steady stream of pet enthusiasts of all ages entertained the crowd in downtown Santa Fe on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Gymnasts from Zia Gymnastics leap, flip and tumble their way down Palace Avenue during the annual Desfile de los Niños, or Children's Pet Parade, as a steady stream of pet enthusiasts of all ages entertained the crowd with costumes and candy on the second day of the 312th Fiesta de Santa Fe in downtown Santa Fe on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Christopher Flores, Adrian Gutierrez and their dog Cozmo don their dino disguises while Nanette Britt, left, plays hopscotch over the dinosaur tail before the start of the annual Desfile de los Niños, or Children's Pet Parade, in downtown Santa Fe on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Abbey chills out in Romero family's groovy van during the annual Desfile de los Niños, or Children's Pet Parade, as a steady stream of pet enthusiasts of all ages entertained the crowd with costumes and candy in downtown Santa Fe on Saturday.
Parade watchers of all ages pick up candy tossed to the crowd along Palace Avenue during the annual Desfile de los Niños, or Children's Pet Parade, in downtown Santa Fe on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
A steady stream of pet enthusiasts of all ages entertain the crowd during the annual Desfile de los Niños, or Children's Pet Parade, in downtown Santa Fe on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Mason North, 7, takes his Zozobra and heads for home after the annual Desfile de los Niños, or Children's Pet Parade, where a steady stream of pet enthusiasts of all ages entertained the crowd with costumes and candy on the second day of the 312th Fiesta de Santa Fe in downtown Santa Fe on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.