🎄🐾 Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty Returns!
Save the Date
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Downtown Providence, Rhode Island
Bigger. Merrier. More paws.
After an incredible inaugural event, Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty is officially returning to downtown Providence for an even bigger celebration of pets, people, local businesses, and the holiday season.
Join us as we transform downtown into Rhode Island's favorite holiday destination for pet lovers with festive shopping, holiday experiences, live entertainment, photo opportunities, seasonal treats, contests and competitions, and plenty of holiday cheer for the whole family.
Whether you joined us last year or are discovering Holiday Paws for the first time—we can't wait to celebrate with you.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 6!
Thank You for Making Year One Unforgettable ❤️
Our first Holiday Paws exceeded every expectation.
To everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, performed, shopped, adopted, donated, or simply shared our event with friends—thank you.
Because of your support, Holiday Paws is no longer just an idea.
It's becoming a Providence holiday tradition.
We're already hard at work planning an even bigger event for 2026.
Get Involved
Holiday Paws is built by the community—and we'd love to have you be part of this year's celebration.
🐶 Vendors
Applications are now open for Rhode Island and Southern Mass pet businesses only.
(Additional opportunities for other artisans, makers, nonprofits, and holiday vendors may be available at a later date.)
⭐ Sponsors
Show your support while connecting your business with thousands of pet lovers and holiday shoppers.
Coming This Year
We're planning even more holiday fun, including:
🐾 Holiday pet photo experiences
🎁 Expanded holiday marketplace
🎶 Live entertainment throughout the day
☕ Seasonal food & beverages
🎄 Festive activities for pets and families
🐕 Rescue organizations & adoption opportunities
🏆 Holiday contests & giveaways
...and plenty of surprises still to come!
Our Community Partners
Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty is made possible through the generosity of local businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community partners.
We're proud to celebrate and support our local community together.
(Sponsor logos will be announced as partnerships are confirmed.)
