Calling all pet lovers! The highly anticipated 31st Annual “Paws in the Park” is returning to Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Hosted by Pet Alliance, this incredible event is known as the largest pet festival in the United States and promises a fun-filled day for both two-legged and four-legged attendees.
Exciting Activities and Attractions
The festivities kick off at 10 AM with the much-loved Pet Costume Contest, featuring celebrity judges and cash prizes. Pet owners can dress up their furry friends in creative costumes for a chance to win exciting awards. Following the contest, guests and their pets can enjoy a day packed with exciting activities and entertainment until 4 PM.
Some of the festival’s key highlights include:
- Dock Diving & Doggy Sports – Watch athletic pups showcase their skills.
- Lure Courses – An engaging activity to bring out the natural instincts of dogs.
- Beer Garden – A perfect spot for attendees to unwind and enjoy a refreshing drink.
- Food Trucks – Offering a variety of delicious options for every taste.
- Pet-Friendly Vendors – Shop for the latest pet products and accessories.
- Adoptable Pets – Meet adorable pets looking for their forever homes.
- Mobile Vet Unit – Pet Alliance’s unit will be on-site providing free vaccines.
Support a Great Cause
Paws in the Park is more than just a festival—it’s an event that supports Pet Alliance’s mission to educate, shelter, place, and heal pets and their families with compassionate care. This year, funds raised from the festival will help save over 4,000 dogs and cats, providing them with shelter, care, and love until they find their permanent homes.
“We are very proud to host the largest pet festival in the United States right here in Orlando!” Steve Bardy, Pet Alliance Executive Director said. “Each year, Paws in the Park gets bigger and bigger, and it’s so exciting and heartwarming to see our amazing animal-loving community grow more and more. Whether it’s families’ annual tradition or their first festival, we are officially counting down to see all of our special guests enjoy the adorable costume contest, incredible dock diving for dogs, and much, much more amusement, entertainment, and activities at the one-and-only Paws in the Park.”
How to Participate
The event is free and open to the public, with opportunities to fundraise and support Pet Alliance. To register for the Pet Costume Contest, donate, or learn more about the event, visit:
www.petallianceorlando.org
www.pawsinthepark.org
Sponsors Making a Difference
A special thank you to the Top Dog Sponsors who make Paws in the Park possible:
- Downtown Development Board
- Reed Nissan
- MetLife Pet Insurance
- Subaru North Orlando
- World’s Best Cat Litter
Help Build the Future of Pet Care
Pet Alliance’s “Almost Home” Capital Campaign is currently underway, aiming to raise $17.8 million to build a new Orlando shelter. This facility will ensure continued high-quality care and support for pets and pet owners. Interested donors can take advantage of unique naming opportunities to show their support.
For more information, visit:
https://petallianceorlando.org/almosthome/
Join the Fun at Paws in the Park 2025!
Whether you’re a long-time attendee or a first-time visitor, Paws in the Park is the perfect way to celebrate and support the pet-loving community. Mark your calendars for February 8, 2025, and bring your furry friends for an unforgettable day at Lake Eola Park!