Family event in Nanaimo’s south end features a pet parade

A procession of dogs was among the attractions of a community celebration in the south end of Nanaimo.
South End Day was held at Deverill Square Park Saturday, June 13 offering a variety of family-friendly events courtesy of the Nanaimo South End Community Association, including a pet parade.
It is the 34th iteration of the event, according to Allison Ainsley, association board executive member and an organizer.
“It started off as a miner’s picnic, and we changed it to South End Day