Festival experience

Pet Parade

The Pet Parade has brought costumes, wagging tails, and an unmistakable sense of play to festival morning in the Cotton District.

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A beloved CDAF tradition for pets and their people.

  • Pets and their people
  • Festival-morning fun
  • A cheerful community tradition

2027 planning

Rules and registration coming later.

The 2027 Pet Parade rules, registration process, schedule, categories, and eligibility have not yet been confirmed.

Pet Parade winners archive

2026 Pet Parade Winners

Meet the pets recognized in the 2026 Pet Parade.

Festival photographs

Pet Parade through the years.

A collection of costumes, companions, and festival-morning fun from Pet Parade celebrations through the years.

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