PUP PARADE
Pup Parade
Dress up your dog and join the Saturday parade! All breeds welcome, with prizes for best costume. Your registration covers your pup plus one human General Admission festival ticket.
PARADE SPONSORS
Parade Sponsors
$35 to enter
Includes one General Admission festival ticket
All breeds welcome
Register early. Spots fill up
Online registration closes 7:00 PM on Friday, October 2
Red Rover will be registering pups on-site from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday at the Check-in Tent.
Check-in Tent on 6th Ave N just inside the Harrison Street entrance
Saturday, October 3 · 2:00 PM
When It Happens
Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 PM
- •Registration covers your pup PLUS one human general-admission festival ticket: a separate ticket email with your QR code is sent after you register.
- •Stage location may stay flexible: if the Main Stage has adequate shade the parade is held there; otherwise it moves to the Game Stage due to direct sun in the park. Final stage is confirmed on-site.
- •Registered participants will check in at the Check-in Tent on 6th Ave N just inside the Harrison Street entrance. Check-in starts at 1:00 PM on October 3 and the parade starts at 2:00 PM.
- •Online registration closes at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 2; Red Rover will be registering pups on-site from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday at the Check-in Tent.
CONTEST CATEGORIES
What You Can Win
Best German costume (dog)
Best costume (dog and handler)
Best naked dog (collar and leash only)
Best wiener want-to-be
Crowd favorite (selected by crowd applause)
RULES REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION
Before You Line Up
- All dogs must have current rabies vaccination.
- All participants must sign waiver form.
- Each dog must have a handler capable of controlling her/his pet(s).
- Leashes are required and may not exceed 6 ft in length.
- Female dogs in any state of heat may not participate.
- Dogs or people whose behavior is unruly or may prove harmful to participants, other dogs, or spectators, will be asked to leave.
- Participants must clean up after their pet(s).
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 · NASHVILLE
Ready to Compete?
Your $35 entry includes a General Admission festival ticket. Register online before the deadline to lock in your spot.