Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade

San Diego’s furriest festive parade returns to Downtown as the Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade presented by Downtown Ace Hardware takes over the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter on Sunday, December 14, 2014. All pet owners and their furry, featured and scaled companions are invited to don their favorite costumes and put their best paw, wing and fin forward for this jolly promenade and pet expo, which starts and ends at Gaslamp Hilton Park, adjacent to the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter (401 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101) at Fourth Avenue and K Street.

The Pet Parade steps off promptly at 3:00 PM from Gaslamp Hilton Park, with the parade route continuing under the iconic Gaslamp Quarter Archway and through the historic streets of the district, as festively-attired critters compete for bragging rights and prizes in various contest categories. The tinseled procession then returns to Gaslamp Hilton Park, where participants may explore the Pet Expo (free and open to the public from 1:00 to 5:00 PM) and pick up their complimentary goodie bag, filled with unique keepsakes, samples, toys and special discounts to some of the Gaslamp Quarter’s pet-friendly restaurants and shops.

Entry to participate in the Pet Parade is just $15 per pet-and-pet-handler duo, $20 on the day of, with day of registration beginning at 1:00 PM. For more information or to download the Pet Parade entry form, Click Here for Website

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Pet Parade: 3:00 PM

Pet Expo: 1:00 to 5:00 PM