About this Event
Bring your pups and get into the howl-iday spirit at one of Kansas City’s favorite pet-friendly traditions! This free event features a festive pet parade around the Loose Park Rose Garden, holiday costume contest, photos with Santa, pup cups, holiday photo ops and props, Chiefs Cheerleaders, and more. Plus, visit the Furever Tree throughout the month to honor the memory of beloved pets who’ve passed.
Event Highlights (Free to All)
Pet Parade led by Grand Marshal KC Wolf and Santa
Costume Contest with prizes
Photos with Santa, holiday backdrops, KC Wolf and Chiefs Cheer
Pup Cup Treat Bar for your furry friends
Furever Tree memorial provided by American Lawn
Holiday Paw Art Activity
Complimentary Seasonal Coffee or Hot Chocolate
Schedule of Events
12:45 p.m. | Parade staging, Mall Area in front of Garden Center
1 p.m. | Pillar Pet Parade, Rose Garden
1:15 p.m. | Costume Contest & Prizes, Mall Area stage
1:15–3 p.m. | Santa’s Showcase featuring pet service information booths, activities, giveaways and more!
Details
*FREE admission and activities for all.
*Dogs must remain leashed at all times.
*Keep up-to-date with all the Santa Paws happenings by joining our Santa Paws in the Park page.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Gardening is one of Santa’s hobbies in the off-season so he will be dressed in festive gardening attire. Take a picture of your dog(s) with Santa in the Rose Garden with your camera/phone for free, or pre-purchase a print and commemorative ornament for just $5. For an additional $5, you get a fast pass to the front of the line anytime!
PILLAR PET PARADE: Wear your holiday best, decorate your stroller or wagon, or match with your dog(s), as we parade around the Rose Garden Pillars led by Grand Marshal KC Wolf and Santa! Parade lineup is at 12:45 PM in the Mall area north of the Garden Center. All participating dogs receive an LED dog bone blinking safety light. Parade begins at 1 p.m. A costume contest by the Mall stage follows the parade parade. See below for categories.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DOGS! Well-mannered dogs who are friendly with strangers and other dogs are welcome to attend Santa Paws in the Park.
- Dogs must have all necessary vaccinations (including rabies if 6+ months).
- Dogs must be on a short leash and under control at all times.
- No retractable leashes or e-collars are allowed.
- Dogs must be healthy and friendly with dogs and people.
- Female dogs in any stage of heat MAY NOT attend.
- Please clean up after your dog.
- Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
PHOTO OPS: In addition to photos with Santa, you can take your dog's picture on the Giant Grinch Chair, in a festive dog house, a gingerbread house, and a Christmas tree truck!
FUREVER TREE: The Furever Tree aka Pet Memorial Christmas Tree is a shimmering, touching, heartfelt tribute to cherished pets who are no longer with us. The tree will be available to adorn with mementos during the event. Located in front of the LoosePark Garden Center.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Pillar Pet Parade
Info: PARADE LINEUP IS AT 12:45 AM in the Mall area north of the Garden Center. Wear your holiday best, decorate your stroller or wagon, or match with your owner as we parade around the Rose Garden Pillars led by Grand Marshal KC Wolf and Santa!
🕑: 01:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Pictures with Santa, Pup Cup Treat Bar, Hot Beverages, Santa's Showcase
Info: Take a picture with Santa with your camera/phone, or purchase a print and commemorative photo ornament for $5; upgrade to the front of the line for $10. Before or after pictures with Santa, guests can enjoy Santa's Showcase featuring pet services, activities and giveaways.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Fur-ever Tree
Info: Furever Tree: Pet Memorial Christmas Tree, a shimmering, touching, heartfelt tribute to cherished pets who are no longer with us. Bring an unbreakable picture or a memento you don’t mind leaving behind to hang on the tree that will be on display for the season in front of the Garden Center.
Event venue & nearby stays
Jacob L. Loose Park, 5200 Wornall Road, Kansas City, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.