Bring your four-legged friends to enjoy fresh air, holiday blooms, and specialty canine commodities & Holiday from local vendors. Dress up your fur family in the best holiday attire and join the Deck the Paws Parade. Winners from each category will receive a prize! All dogs must always be on a leash and must leave the Botanical Garden by 12 p.m.
The parade begins at 10 a.m. and the Doggy Dress Up Contest judging begins at 11 a.m.
Fee: Two-legged entry included with Garden admission or membership + $5 per leashed dog.
Doggy Dress Up Contest Categories:
- Best Costume Overall
- Best Dog/Owner Costume
- Best Puppy in Costume (for dogs 1 and under)
- Best Duo Costume (for dogs with a matching theme)
Dog Guidelines
- All dogs on-site must be current with appropriate shots and registrations.
- Dogs in heat or aggressive animals may be removed from the Garden at the discretion of the management; no refunds.
- No dogs will be allowed in the Garden after 12 p.m. and all dogs must be on a leash at all times.
- Dogs must stay on pathways and will not be allowed at The Zachary Foundation Culinary Garden, Family Adventure Garden, and Children’s Vegetable Garden.