September 21, 2024, 11:00am–3:00pm
Come bark in the park! On Saturday September 21st, 2024, join us and our friends at the AKC Museum of the Dog for Bryant Park’s second annual dog parade and social. This event will bring together local dogs and dog lovers of all ages, in a festive gathering culminating in a parade of pups around the park.
This event will feature live music, food and drink vendors, crafts, workshops, and more. And—for one day only—leashed dogs will be invited to join their people on the lawn to sit, stay, and lounge! So make a whole day of it and plan to picnic with your pup.
Please reserve one ticket for every dog who will be in attendance. (No human tickets required!) The first 200 dogs to check in at registration will get a special swag bag.
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schedule of events
11:00am
- Bryant Park Lawn opens for dogs and humans
- Check-in for parade participants begins
- Food and beverage vendors from Hester Street Fair and Stout NYC open
- Kids’ Area opens, featuring book readings and craft activities with author and illustrator Erin McGill
11:30am
- Live performance by Susan Said Band
- Special activity stations open on the Upper Terrace (11:30am-12:30pm):
- Dog Superlatives: Get a personalized certificate from artist Kristin Doney highlighting one of your dog’s best attributes.
- Scentwork: Want to learn more about activating one of your dog’s strongest senses? Enjoy this exploration in nose work and how to start this fun activity for your pup.
- Poster Pup: Want to do something extra special to cheer on your favorite furry friend? Head to the Bryant Park Art Cart to create a poster to carry in the parade or to hold up from the sidelines.
12:00pm
- Parade lineup begins
12:30pm
- Parade around the lawn! Dogs, people, hula hoopers, jugglers, and a marching band will circle the lawn twice in joyous celebration of all things dog.
1:00pm
- Live Performance by Susan Said Band
1:15-2:00pm
- Art Cart workshop: Cartooning Dog Emotions with artist Kristin Doney
1:30-2:30pm
- Dog tricks demonstration with School For the Dogs
2:00-3:00pm
- NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit presentation in the Reading Room
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