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Mardi Growl
March 2 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
$15.00
Calling all pet owners, animal welfare advocates, and people searching for a fun family-friendly time! Young-Williams Animal Center invites you to the 17th annual Mardi Growl pet parade and festival, presented by Merchants of Beer. Knoxville’s favorite pet parade and party – on March 2, 2024. Our famous pet parade will kick off in the Old City at 11 a.m. and travel on foot to World’s Fair Park. Register your pet for the parade, or join the thousands of spectators along the route.
Each animal walking with their hooman must be registered. Pre-registration ends on Feb. 29. There is a $15 fee per animal. Day of registration is $20 per animal. Learn more about registration here. Please note that Mardi Growl T-shirts will not be available for purchase during pre-registration pick up. If you purchase a T-shirt online by Feb 27. , it will be ready at pick up on Feb. 28 or Feb. 29. If you purchase a T-shirt on Feb. 28 or Feb. 29, your T-shirt will be available for pick up at check-in on March 2.
After the parade, let the good times roll at our pet festival with nearly 100 pet-loving vendors, food trucks, live music, games, and more. Save the date and bring the whole family down for a dog-gone good time. Mardi Growl is one of our favorite traditions and benefits the more than 11,000 pets that need Young-Williams Animal Center’s care each year. Show off your creativity and your pet’s personality by competing in costume contests, shop from local vendors, and celebrate our shared love for pets.