St Pete Pier Costumed Dog Parade

Event Description

Get ready for a howling good time at the Costume Dog Parade on the St. Pete Pier! Join us on October 24 from 4–8 PM at Family Park, with the parade beginning at 6 PM.

Register your pup for just $20 plus taxes and fees to participate in the costume contest and receive a commemorative St. Pete Pier leash, and numbered participant bib. Once registered, you and your pup will strut down the Pier as thousands of spectators cheer you on!

A panel of judges will score each costume and select the finalists, who will be invited onstage with their pups for a live audience-participation round to help determine the Crowd Favorite and ultimate winners.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

1. Best Human & Pet Duo
2. Most Original Pet Costume
3. People’s Choice

Winners and prize details will be announced live at the event.

The St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch will also still be open, giving you the perfect opportunity to capture festive fall photos with your costumed pup before or after the parade!

Event Schedule

4pm to 6pm – Registration & Check In
6pm – Parade Start
7:30pm – Winner Announcement

Register for Parade & Costume Contest

This event is free to attend; participants must register their dogs to participate.

Register for $20 plus taxes and fees and receive a commemorative St Pete Pier Leash when you register.

One registration per dog.

Activities

• Meet Other Dogs
• Take Pictures of your dogs in our Pumpkin Patch
• Dog Vendors
• Costume Competition

Previous Year’s Contestants

Event Sponsors

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