Every Easter, in a testament to human creativity and canine endurance, hundreds of dogs stroll down Second Street in Long Beach, dressed in their holiday finest for the Haute Dog Easter Parade. Before the parade and as the procession begins, dogs sporting everything from tutus and bunny ears to bonnets groaning with flowers and plastic eggs are scrutinized by judges looking for the best-dressed dogs as cameras click, camcorders whir and onlookers cheer. This year, I was... More >>>