POOCH PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST DETAILS

Check-in/on-site registration for the Pooch Parade's Best Dressed Dog and Most Resembles Owner competitions will begin at 9 AM and ends at 11 AM at Fest of Tails on March 16th. Early registration is available by completing this form. *Participants who register early must still check-in at the San Antonio Parks Foundation Info Booth between 9 AM and 11 AM before the parade begins to receive their entry number.

Dogs registered will participate in the Pooch Parade. All dogs are welcome to participate in the Pooch Parade without registration. Only dogs competing in the costume contest need to register. The Pooch Parade will commence promptly at 12:00 PM.

• Costume Contestants must register dog(s) before 11 AM the day of the event and display their registration number at all times during the parade and competition.

• There will be a Youth division (13 years old and younger)

• Adults must assist children under 10 years old

• Contestants can enter more than one dog per competition, but each dog must be registered

• Pairs or groups may be registered as a team

• All dogs must be on leash during Pooch Parade and for judging

• Dogs must be under voice control at all times

• Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

• Contestants must arrive at parade lineup 10 minutes prior to the parade kick off - parade begins at 12:00 PM and ends at the Music Stage for contestant announcements and final judging 12:15-12:30 PM. Medals will be awarded at 1PM followed by a group photo with all finalists!

• Judges' decisions are final