The Splendid Fiesta Pooch Parade 2024
Published: April 12, 2024, 1:19 PM
Updated: April 12, 2024, 2:37 PM
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Picture colorful dog costumes, enthusiastic pet owners, a vibrant parade setting and an atmosphere filled with cheer, spirit, and of course, adorable canines – that’s the essence of the Fiesta Pooch Parade. The most delightful event of Fiesta 2024, the Fiesta Pooch Parade, is all set to celebrate its 25th birthday in a grand manner.
The Exciting Details
The Fiesta Pooch Parade kicks off bright and early at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, with the Alamo Heights Swimming Pool set as the meeting point. The main event, a vibrant 2.4-mile parade featuring hundreds of festive dogs, starts at 9:30 a.m.
Raising Money for a Cause
Besides offering a day filled with fun and celebration, the Fiesta Pooch Parade serves a noble cause. It aids in raising funds for Therapy Animals of San Antonio, an organization dedicated to fostering therapy animal teams that provide services to many vulnerable populations in the San Antonio community.
More Than Just a Parade
This year’s event will be more than just a dog parade. The celebration package includes a costume contest, a plethora of food trucks, a range of vendors and several demonstrations to keep the attendees entertained throughout the festivities. Several categories will be available for dogs to participate in the costume contest, including Best in Show, Top Dog, Most Creative, Most Patriotic, Best Fiesta Flair, and Best Matched Human and Animal.
Join the Fiesta
With tickets starting at $30, everyone is invited to join in on the fun. The event is family-friendly, and guests are encouraged to bring their furry friends along to participate in the parade and the festivities.
A Decade of Fiesta Celebrations
The Fiesta Pooch Parade is just one of the many illustrious events lined up for Fiesta 2024. Several major parades and fun-filled events will provide varied entertainment options for attendees. Plus, a detailed guide will help attendees navigate through the many events and food by the numbers.
Participate Virtually
For those who can’t physically join the revelry, the option to watch the Fiesta Pooch Parade and other key events live or in live coverage is also available. Bookmark this venue for real-time coverage of the most-awaited events of Fiesta 2024.
Authors bio
Rebecca Salinas and Julie Moreno contributed to this article. Rebecca Salinas is an award-winning digital journalist who has been actively reporting for several years. On the other hand, Julie Moreno, with over 25 years of local television news experience, has been piloting digital content since 2015.