Big Dogs
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Big Dogs, based in Santa Barbara, California
, was a chain of stores in the United States which features clothing and apparel holding the "Big Dogs" brand name. Since October 2010 it offers all products only via their company website. The company produces apparel in a variety of sizes for men, women, and children, particularly in rural or underserved areas.
(near the corporate headquarters and the flagship store) beginning at the intersection of State and De la Guerra Streets. The parade makes its way down State St., toward the West Beach
, ending at the Canine Festival at Old Chase Palm Park.
Participants (and occasionally spectators) dress themselves and their canine pals in costumes. Prizes are given for Best in Parade, Best Costume, and Most Humorous Costume, among others. The parade's proceeds go towards the Big Dog Foundation, which "benefits dogs, children, and dogs that help people."
Big Dogs shirts offer sizes up to 5XL with witty sayings such as "Talk Slower I Don't Speak Stupid" and "Big Dogs Rules #1: Mom is the Boss, Rule #2: See Rule Number 1."
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Situated on an east-west trending section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply-rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean...
, was a chain of stores in the United States which features clothing and apparel holding the "Big Dogs" brand name. Since October 2010 it offers all products only via their company website. The company produces apparel in a variety of sizes for men, women, and children, particularly in rural or underserved areas.
Parade
On the first Saturday in June the company hosts the annual "Big Dog Parade and Canine Festival" as their corporate charity fundraiser. People from all over bring their dogs to participate in and to watch the parade that takes place in downtown Santa Barbara, CaliforniaSanta Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Situated on an east-west trending section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply-rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean...
(near the corporate headquarters and the flagship store) beginning at the intersection of State and De la Guerra Streets. The parade makes its way down State St., toward the West Beach
West Beach (Santa Barbara)
West beach is in Santa Barbara, California. It is home to Santa Barbara's New Years and 4th of July Fireworks shows.-Activities:It is an industrial beach and swimming is prohibited, however kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing are common activities....
, ending at the Canine Festival at Old Chase Palm Park.
Participants (and occasionally spectators) dress themselves and their canine pals in costumes. Prizes are given for Best in Parade, Best Costume, and Most Humorous Costume, among others. The parade's proceeds go towards the Big Dog Foundation, which "benefits dogs, children, and dogs that help people."
Big Dogs shirts offer sizes up to 5XL with witty sayings such as "Talk Slower I Don't Speak Stupid" and "Big Dogs Rules #1: Mom is the Boss, Rule #2: See Rule Number 1."