Neighborhood volunteers were out in force this weekend, hosting spring It’s My Park Day events at Washington Market Park, Bogardus Plaza and Duane Park. (City Hall Park’s is this coming weekend.) Plus Washington Market School closed off Duane Street for its carnival, for which Balloon Saloon supplied the archway.

But my favorite event had to be the dog contest at Bogardus, sponsored by several local businesses including Pupculture, Pamper Ur Pets, Worth Street Veterinary Center and others: Susan Kloepfer (who does charcoal drawings of pets), Brian Mestre Dog Walking, My Dog Hikes and AfterGroom Delight.

ICYMI, a little slide show in no particular order…