🎄🐾 Attend the Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty
A free dog-friendly holiday festival in the heart of Providence
Join us on Sunday, December 7 from 12–4 PM for the first-ever Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty — a festive outdoor celebration filled with holiday music, vendors, contests, Santa photos, drinks, treats, and fun for people and pups.
Admission is free. All are welcome.
⭐ Upgrade Your Experience
Pawty Pass • Santa Paws Photos • Mug Club
Give your day a festive boost! Explore our limited-edition add-ons below.
🐾 Pawty Pass — $50
The Ultimate Holiday Paws VIP Experience
Perfect for supporters who want everything the event has to offer — plus a special gift for PARL
Your Pawty Pass includes:
🥂 2 drink vouchers (cocktail, beer, wine, or N/A option)
🎅 Santa Paws photo session (digital file included)
☕ 1 Holiday Paws mug OR pint glass
🎄 1 Holiday Paws ornament
🍪 Dog treat
❤️ $10 donated to PARL
Limited quantity available.
🎅🐶 Santa Paws Photo Op — $20
Strike a pose with Santa and create a holiday keepsake!
📸 One high-resolution digital photo
🎄 Festive holiday backdrop options (pose with Santa or general holiday backdrop
🐾 Treat for every pup
❤️ $5 benefits PARL
🎟 Limited to 50 sessions
☕🎁 Holiday Paws Mug Club — $50
A perfect holiday keepsake — and your support helps local animals.
1 Limited-Edition Holiday Paws Mug
1 drink voucher for the Tail Wag Tavern
Mug Club supporter recognition
❤️ $10 donated to PARL
Only 25 spots available
🎉 Festival Activities (12:00–4:00 PM)
🎧 Live Performances + DJ Holiday Vibz
Festive mini-performances by local artists, pop-up guests, and Sunday Funday DJ Holiday Vibz spinning in the Pawty Zone.
🔥 People & Paws Warming Station
A cozy, covered nook where pups and people can warm up chilly paws and hands.
🛍️ Pet + Holiday Vendors
Shop local artisans, pet-friendly makers, holiday gifts, treats, and festive surprises throughout the festival.
🎟️ Raffles & Prizes
Win holiday gifts — 100% of raffle proceeds benefit PARL.
🍺 Tail Wag Tavern (21+)
A heated beverage tent and patio serving festive drinks, holiday sips, and Sunday cocktails.
🐕 Community Pet Resource Booths
Meet local rescues, trainers, adoption groups, and community partners supporting pets in Rhode Island.
🦴 Sponsor + Community Pet-Activation Areas
Interactive branded activities, demos, games, giveaways, and pup-friendly engagement zones.
💧 Comfort Stations
Water bowls and a designated pet relief area available on-site for a comfortable experience.
🎤 Pawty Zone Activities
(Times Subject to Change)
Time Program Description
12:00 PM Event Kickoff Grab a drink, stroll The Bark Market, + register for contests by 1:15 PM.
12:30 PM Sit, Stay, Slay! Training Demo Quick training tips using positive reinforcement.
12:45 PM Live Performance #1 Holiday music set by special guests.
1:00 PM Best Trick Blitz The top 10 online finalists show off their best moves!
1:30 PM Special Guest Appearance Local pop-up talent (TBA).
1:45PM Holiday Costume & Ugly Sweater Contest For Dogs wearing festive attire to win prizes!
2:15 PM Live Performance #2 (TBA).
2:30 PM Ho-Ho-Howl! Howling Contest 8–10 finalists show off their singing skills.
3:00 PM Pup Cup Eating Contest Sponsored by Ellie’s Bakery – 3 size rounds.
3:15 PM Live Performance #3 Local music set to close the day.
3:30 PM Raffle & Final Photo Call Prize announcements and last Santa Paws photos.
4:00 PM Event Wrap-Up Thank-you’s and final holiday send-off.
🐶 Contests & Competitions
Show off your pup’s personality, talent, or festive flair!
All contests take place live during the event. Two contests require advance video submissions for finalist selection.
Online Submission Contests:
🐕 Best Trick Blitz — Submit a 30-sec video online by Dec 3. Top 10 finalists perform live!
🎤 Ho-Ho-Howl! Holiday Howling Contest — Send us your pup’s best singing clip! 8–10 finalists chosen to perform live.
In-Person Contests:
👗🎄 Holiday Attire + Ugly Sweater Runway Contest & Fashion Show (1:45 PM) — Hybrid registration
🧁 Pup Cup Eating Contest (3:00 PM) — On-site sign-ups only, limited to 30 total pups.
Winners will receive fun prize packs and bragging rights — plus “Best in Show” honors for the top overall pup!
❤️ Supporting the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL)
Holiday Paws proudly supports PARL’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in Rhode Island.
A portion of every:
Sponsorship & Small Business Support contributions
Holiday Paws Supporter contribution
Pawty Pass purchase
Santa Paws Photo purchase
Beverage sale
Tribute Tag + Ornament purchase
Mug Club purchase
Raffle
…helps fund PARL’s lifesaving work for local animals in need.