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Patriotic pooches lined the streets of Salisbury for the 17th annual Fourth of July Pet Parade.

Red, white, and blue ribbons were the order of the day for this Bernese mountain dog at the Fourth of July Pet Parade in Salisbury. Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images

By Peter Chianca

Who says patriotism is dead? Not the dozens of dogs who took to the Broadway loop at Salisbury Beach Thursday for the 17th annual Fourth of July Pet Parade.

Organized by the Salisbury Beach Partnership, the event featured a stream of USA-themed doggies and their equally patriotic human companions, all vying for attention and some fun awards. While red, white, and blue were by far the most prevalent colors, there was at least one pink-clad Barbie dog, and more than a few ballerinas in the crowd.

Following the event, sponsored by Newburyport Bank and Salisbury Discount House, crowds were scheduled to be treated to a performance by Scott Brown & The Diplomats on the Salisbury Oceanfront Stage. (Yes, that Scott Brown.)

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See highlights from this year’s parade below:

Dogs and their owners march around the Broadway loop during the 17th annual Fourth of July Pet Parade in Salisbury on Thursday. – Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images
Patriotic hats, kerchiefs, and vests galore were on display at the the 17th annual Fourth of July Pet Parade in Salisbury. – Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images
Stars and stripes really were forever at the Fourth of July Pet Parade, run by the Salisbury Beach Partnership. – Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images
Maddy the toy poodle relaxes in her patriotically decorated wagon during the 17th annual Fourth of July Pet Parade in Salisbury, sponsored by the Salisbury Beach Partnership. – Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images
A Barbie girl and her Barbie dog take part in Thursday’s Fourth of July Pet Parade in Salisbury. – Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images
Mocha was the winner of the “best lookalike” award at the Fourth of July Pet Parade in Salisbury, although we unfortunately do not have a photo of Mocha’s owner so can not speak to the accuracy of that designation. – Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images
Dogs and their owners take the stage to be judged during Thursday’s pet parade.
Amidst stiff competition, Charlie the Boston bull terrier took home the “most patriotic outfit” award at the 17th annual Fourth of July Pet Parade in Salisbury. – Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images

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