Queens’ Dog Parade Marches in Astoria

Astoria’s streets barked last night with Queens’ Dog Parade, wagging NYC’s spring tail. Handler Lena Carter led 150 pups down 30th Avenue, a free strut for furry friends. It’s borough paws—treats sold, pure Queens vibe. A kid tugged a leash; a pro waved a flag. ‘Queens woofs—this is it,’ Carter says, tossing bones. The curb turned kennel.

The parade’s fresh—March 16’s debut, it tripled since RSVPs, packing blocks by 2 p.m. Carter’s a LIC walker; last night’s crowd hit max—tails wagged. A late pup joined—paws synced; NYC grit glowed. Vendors slung $2 biscuits—dogs ruled. #QueensDogs trended; Brooklyn’s barking.

Some griped—’Too messy,’ sniped a cleaner, dodging poop. Mud splashed—leads tangled; laughs won. A rival’s pitching a Flushing strut, splitting collars. Still, 200 stayed—pups reigned. Astoria’s never wagged so wild.

Carter’s teasing a monthly march, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s pets—this walks ‘em,’ she says, untangling ropes. The parade’s a Queens win—grit meets growl. It’s a dog day; join the pack. Bring a bag—tails fly.