Pets in the spotlight at Saxonburg parade
Owners and their pets during the annual pet parade along Main Street at the 95th annual Saxonburg Carnival on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Day 1 of the Saxonburg Carnival kicked off by highlighting the true stars of the community: not the people of Saxonburg — but their pets.
Saxonburg residents once again lined Main Street to watch animals of all shapes and sizes march with their families.
The animals, as is typical for the Saxonburg pet parade, were not limited to cats and dogs. This year’s parade included turtles, turkeys and chickens as well.
A Turkey from J&J Farms during the annual pet parade along Main Street at the 95th annual Saxonburg Carnival on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
A patriotic dog waits for the start of the annual pet parade along Main Street at the 95th annual Saxonburg Carnival on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Herman dressed as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle during the annual pet parade along Main Street at the 95th annual Saxonburg Carnival on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Max has a crown on as he stands with owner Gretchen Angelo from Saxonburg during the annual pet parade along Main Street at the 95th annual Saxonburg Carnival on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Max has a crown on as he stands with owner Gretchen Angelo from Saxonburg during the annual pet parade along Main Street at the 95th annual Saxonburg Carnival on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Allie Hamm, 11, from Sarver, with her bird, Leo, during the annual pet parade along Main Street at the 95th Annual Saxonburg Carnival on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
