Fundraising Starts Now for the Largest Pet Festival in the United States Featuring the Ultimate Pet Costume Contest, Adoptable Pets, All-New Agility Course and Doggy Sports, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Pet-Friendly Vendors and More.
Pet Alliance invites all pet lovers to join together at the largest pet festival in the United States, the 32nd annual “Paws in the Park” returning to beautiful Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, Feb. 7, starting at 10 a.m. Paws in the Park kicks off with the signature Pet Costume Contest featuring celebrity judges and cash prizes. Participants and their furry family members can register online now and start fundraising and invite their friends and family to join them for the special costume contest, award ceremony and festivities. Then, all attendees and their fur pals will enjoy a full day of both “human” and “canine” activities until 4 p.m. Activities include doggy sports like all-new agility and popular lure courses, a beer garden, variety of food trucks, pet products and shopping with over 100 vendors, plus plenty of pet adoption opportunities. The event is free and open to the public with fundraising opportunities available to help support Pet Alliance.
“We are more excited than ever for Paws in the Park 2026!” says Pet Alliance Executive Director Steve Bardy. “Not only are we proud to be the largest pet festival in the country growing every year – it’s also on the ‘tail’ end of construction, finally completing and officially opening our beautiful, brand new Orlando shelter! It’s such an exciting time for Pet Alliance. So, get ready, Orlando, to come together for a very fun-filled day for the entire family at Paws in the Park.”
Paws in the Park supports the mission of Pet Alliance, the region’s oldest and largest animal welfare agency, to educate, shelter, place and heal pets and their families with compassionate, responsible care. Funds raised from the hugely popular event will help Pet Alliance save over 4,000 dogs and cats this year by providing shelter, care and love until they find their forever home.
Paws in the Park 2026 Top Dog Sponsors include: Downtown Development Board, Reed Nissan, Petco Love, Subaru North Orlando and World’s Best Cat Litter.
For more information on Pet Alliance, to fundraise for Paws in the Park and to register for the Costume Contest, visit pawsinthepark.org.
