Is your animal the grandest animal of the Chippewa Valley? Here is your chance to prove that your animal is the best!

The winner of Grand Animal of the Chippewa Valley will serve as the Grand Marshall for the 77th Doll and Pet Parade, being held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Owen Park, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Grand Animal of the Chippewa Valley is an on-line, vote-driven popularity contest to raise funds for the Clear Water Kiwanis Club in support of local programs that benefit children and youth. The mission of Kiwanis is to improve the lives of all children, one child, one family, one community at a time. The contest is open to all animals and toys, not just dogs or cats. Goats, horses, turtles, teddy bears, dolls, sheep, pigs, etc. are all eligible to become the Grand Animal of the Chippewa Valley. The only requirement is that the announced winner (May 29) be free to lead the Doll & Pet Parade on Saturday, June 1. 

• The winner will serve as the Grand Marshall of the 2024 Doll and Pet Parade.
• The winner will receive bragging rights and a $50 Gift Certificate.

Go to the official website page at (gogophotocontest.com/clearwatergrandanimal) and follow the directions; there is no fee to enter.

• Upload your entry's photo as directed on the website.
• Photo of entry only, no people.
• Photo needs to be sharp and in focus.
• Include a short statement as to why your entry is the grandest.
• Include your contact information (name, phone number, email) to be used if you are the contest winner.

Entries will be accepted from April 13 to May 26.


Entry receiving the most votes in the contest wins. Voting will take place between May 1 and May 26.

• To vote go to the secure website at (gogophotocontest.com/clearwatergrandanimal) between May 1 and May 26.
• Each vote is $1.00.
• Vote as often as you wish. For example, if you wish "Pete the Python" to get 50 votes, your payment would be $50.00.
• You can vote for multiple entries, but each vote is $1.00.

All monies raised will be used locally for projects in the Chippewa Valley.

Encourage your friends and family to vote often!


Grand Animal of the Chippewa Valley is sponsored by the Clear Water Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire in conjunction with the 77th Doll and Pet Parade. Clear Water Kiwanis is a group of approximately 40 members dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Some of the projects Clear Water Kiwanis supports include North High School Scholarships, E-tablets for autistic students, Family Resource Center, Feed My People, Children's Museum of Eau Claire, Wisconsin Logging Museum (formerly Paul Bunyan Museum & Camp), Girls on the Run, LE Phillips Memorial Public Library, Community Table, Power of Perception, etc.

For more information on Clear Water Kiwanis please visit our website at clearwaterkiwanis.org or follow us on Facebook at Clear Water Kiwanis.