To the editor:
We would like to extend a huge (think Irish Wolfhound) thank you to everyone that donated their time, resources, and ideas to make our 2026 Northport Dog Parade a great success.
Thanks especially to everyone that donated money to support our area humane societies and pet support organizations. To all of our sponsors, — Spot, Fido, Rover and Hotdog, that contributed so much to make many Leelanau County tails wag and bring joy to the crowds that cheered on the parade walkers and their pets. It was so fitting to have David Chrobak’s spirit, sense of humor, and love of all things canine represented in the parade. Thanks go out also to the flag and sign walkers, floats, musicians, photographers and volunteers and vendors for making the day so spectacular. A very special thanks to the Leelanau Township Fire Department and the Northport DPW for making it possible to put on the parade safely. Dogs everywhere, not only in our small village of Northport, give everyone a great high (paw) five.
