Some folks in the fall live for Christmas, with all the shiny lights and the presents under the tree. And others for a chance to over-consume at Thanksgiving and spar with an always-disagreeable relative before finally taking a nap before waking up to begin a round of eating seconds (or thirds).
But, for me, this fall has been more than the cooked carrot of turkey day and the lure of colorful wrapping paper. This fall, since laying eyes on the Corgis in the Park event, all I could think about as we marched ever closer to Oct. 29 is how many Corgis will actually show up this year at Riverside Park.
As I sought out more information as to why I was so enamored of this breed, I discovered they originally were bred as a cattle dog and are popular not only in their homeland of Wales, but are one of the preferred breeds of the Queen of England.
As the weeks rolled by, the numbers of attendees both interested and attending crossed over into more than 3,000 looking to participate and celebrate as spectators of this special costume themed event in Grand Rapids’ Riverside Park.
So, if the endless news cycle has got you down, no worries, the Corgis are sure to chase away your anxiety as this dog costumed event takes over the park.
If you have a Corgi and plan to participate, be sure to tag your photo of your dog for us to see on Instagram and Facebook with #rapidgrowth.
Admission: Free
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