Bend’s Fourth of July celebration brings back a longtime downtown favorite Saturday with the 99th annual Pet Parade. Julie Brown with Bend Parks and Recreation says generations of families have made the parade part of their holiday tradition.

Brown says the route starts at Harmon Park, loops through downtown, and ends at Drake Park. The walk takes about 40 minutes, and all kinds of participants are welcome.

People can begin gathering at Harmon Park at 8:30, with the parade stepping off at 9:30 Saturday morning.