Get ready for the 17th Annual Pet Parade—Pets Through History!
A celebration 250 years in the making.
This year, we’re honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a paws-itively unforgettable trip through time. Bring your pet companions and let your imaginations run wild as you dress in costumes inspired by eras past—colonial charm, revolutionary heroes, or any moment in history. Costumes are encouraged for the fun (and the competition!), but absolutely not required to join the parade. *100% of Parade and Vendor Registration fees benefit the Patty Baker Humane Society of Naples.
🐾 PetFest Village — 9:00am to 1:00pm Behind Tommy Bahama
Make your way to PetFest Village, located in the parking lot behind Tommy Bahama Restaurant. This vibrant hub will feature the best in all thing’s pets; Local pet-friendly businesses, Veterinarians and wellness experts, Non-profit organizations, Specialty food and accessory vendors, and the Paws Around Town Bus from The Humane Society of Naples
🐾 Pet Parade — 11:00 AM
The beloved Pet Parade will march down Third Street South at 11:00 AM, with owners proudly walking alongside their pets. Expect joy, creativity, and plenty of photo-worthy moments as our four-legged friends take center stage.
🐾 Cash Prizes for Best in Show
- Best Historical Re-Paw-sentation
- Most Creative Time Traveler
- Most Colonial of the Pack
- Most Dynamic Duo
- Judge’s Whim
Event Notes
- All pets must be leashed.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Female pets in heat cannot participate.
- Costumes are celebrated but optional.
Join us as we honor history, community, and all the pets who make life sweeter—one wag, one whisker, and one wonderful moment at a time. *Sponsored by Neapolitan Enterprise.
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Third Street South is a pet-friendly destination, with many restaurants welcoming well-behaved pets in their outdoor dining spaces, and abundant courtyards and open areas to sit and people watch. Pets on Third recognizes and celebrates everyone’s important animal companions.
The Patty Baker Humane Society of Naples serves thousands of animals in our community each year through its sheltering, fostering and adoption programs as well as with medical care through the Humane Society Naples Yawney Veterinary Clinic and Mobile Veterinary Clinic. They also help families with behavioral training services and emergency boarding as well as the Denny Plesea Pet Food Pantry.