Calling well-behaved dogs and their families! Southeastern’s College of Nursing, Health, and Human Sciences invites you to its annual Canines and Cupcakes Fun Walk at Cate Square Park. Enjoy a fun walk, costume contest, DJ music and karaoke, refreshments, and more. Students, this is your study break!

Event schedule:

• 9:30 am: Check-in begins

• 10:00 am: Blessing of the Pets

• 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: DJ and karaoke

• 10:15 am: Canine Costume Contest

• 10:30 am: Fun Walk

• 12:00 pm: Costume and raffle winners announced

Costume contest categories: Best Halloween Hound (canine only), Best Halloween Duo (human and canine), Best Float or Wagon (human and canine), and Best Dressed Dog Parent (People’s Choice).

Grand Marshal Sgt. Michelle and K-9 Perci will lead the way, with Honorary Marshals Erma Clark and Rosalina Rotolo. North Oaks Health will host a Teddy Bear First Aid Clinic with free teddy bears and a first aid workshop. Plus free mochi squishes, dog treats, balloons, and more!

Raffle tickets are $5 for one or $10 for three, with all proceeds going to Erma Clark and Rosalina Rotolo.

For more information, contact the College at (985) 549-3772 or CoN@selu.edu.