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Gallery: Lucky’s 4th Annual South Side Dog Festival

The block of 24th and East Carson streets were car-free Saturday for Lucky’s 4th Annual South Side Dog Festival. The festival included giveaways, face painting, vendors and dogs just about everywhere. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

The block of 24th and East Carson streets were car-free Saturday for Lucky’s 4th Annual South Side Dog Festival. The festival included giveaways, face painting, vendors and dogs just about everywhere. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer more
Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer
Some of the vendors lining the streets sold dog poop cleaning and adoption services, while others advertised dog costumes and homemade treats. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer
During the day there were contests, with categories including most well-groomed, best catch, best dressed, best bark, best owner-and-dog lookalike, best owner-and-dog kiss and best trick. There was even a dog wet t-shirt contest. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer more
Scattered throughout the street were various-sized kiddie pools filled with water and toys for dogs to play in and keep cool. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer
Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer
Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer
Pitt football offensive lineman Adam Bisnowaty showed up with his massive St. Bernard and captured second place in the best owner-and-dog kiss competition. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer
Owners and dogs alike enjoyed the beautiful summer day, making for a successful day of fun community activity. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer
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