The Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty is a festive pet-friendly holiday celebration bringing together the community local businesses and dog lovers for an afternoon full of joy wagging tails and holiday cheer— all while supporting the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL).
Attendees can enjoy FREE live music and performances shop a local vendor marketplace and join in holiday-themed contests! For a small registration fee dogs can participate in the Dog Costume Contest & Runway Show and get Santa Paws Photos. $5 from each registration ticket supports PARL’s lifesaving work.
Visit the Tail Wag Tavern — the event’s festive beverage garden — featuring seasonal drinks and local brews. A portion of proceeds will benefit PARL. Come raise a glass (or paw!) for a great cause.
Produced by BCR Creative Relations the event highlights the city’s creative spirit and downtown’s small-business community. The Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty will be held rain snow or shine — so bundle up grab your pup and join us!
Get Involved
🐶 Vendors: Showcase your pet-friendly products services or holiday goods! Apply today to reserve your booth.👉 Vendor Application: https://www.bcrcreativerelations.com/holiday-paws-vendor-opportunities
💛 Sponsors: Join our growing list of community partners and gain visibility among hundreds of attendees. Support this beloved community event and help make a difference for local pets in need.👉 Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.bcrcreativerelations.com/holidaypaws-sponsorships
Schedule of Events
🕒 All-Day Fun (12:00–4:00 PM)
🛍️ The Bark Market – Local makers & pet-friendly vendors
🎧 Holiday Music & Performances – Festive tunes & live acts
☕ People & Paws Warming Stations – Cozy nooks to thaw those paws
🎟️ Raffles & Prizes – Win local gifts while supporting PARL🍺 Tail Wag Tavern (21+) – Heated beverage garden & patio
🐕 Community Pet Resource Booths – Meet local rescues & learn how to adopt
🦴 Pup Comfort Stations – Water bowls waste bags and relief areas
⏰ Main Stage Programming
12:00 PM – Event Kickoff
12:20 PM – Welcome Remarks + Emcee Mario Hilario (NBC10)
12:30 PM – Sit Stay Slay! Mini Training Demo
12:30–3:30 PM – Santa Paws Photo Booth ($20/photo; $5 benefits PARL)
1:00 PM – Best Trick Blitz
1:15 PM – Shake Paw Showdown
1:30 PM – Howl-iday Costume Contest & Runway Show ($15 entry; $5 benefits PARL)
2:30 PM – Ho-Ho-Howl! Holiday Howling Contest
3:00 PM – Pup Cup Eating Contest - Sponsored by Ellie's Bakery
3:30 PM – Raffle & Final Photo Call
4:00 PM – Event Wrap-Up & Thank You
Plus enjoy special pop-up performances and appearances by local artists and special guests throughout the afternoon!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Downtown Providence, Downtown Providence, Providence, RI, United States
