Kickoff event to our Downtown dog friendly initiative.  A community-favorite celebration of furry friends, featuring pet-friendly vendors, community education organizations, a DJ emcee, live demonstrations, animal rescues and adoption opportunities, pet contests, a free rabies vaccine clinic, and photo ops. Thousands of pet lovers visit Downtown Somerville for a day of fun, shopping, and outdoor dining with their four-legged companions.

12:00pm | Event Kickoff
12:00pm – Welcome by Emcee DJ Rob (Puppy Paw-looza stage)
12:45-1:00pm – Somerville K9 Officer Marco and Somerset Patriots Mascot Sparkee lead the Puppy Parade across stage (Line up starting at 12:25pm at clock tower on East Main St & Bridge St)

Distribution of bandanas & dog bone bag dispenser giveaways.
All contests require registration at DSA Tent
1:15pm – 1:30pm – Shedding Contest (Puppy Paw-looza Stage)
1:45pm – 2:00pm – Name that Breed Contest (Puppy Paw-looza Stage)
2:30pm – 3:00pm – Somerville Dogs Got Talent Contest (Puppy Paw-looza Stage)
3:30pm – 3:45pm – Name that Cross Breed Contest (Puppy Paw-looza Stage)
3:45pm – 4:00pm | Closing Celebration – Doggie Dance Party

Ongoing Attractions (12–4pm)
Vendor Village (Division Street): Pet artists, photographers, products, services

Kids Zone (Courthouse Lawn): Dog-themed bounce house & costumed characters (Chase, Marshall, Sparkee)

FREE Doggie Photo Booth (Main Street)

FREE temporary kid tattoos (Division Street)

FREE Doggie Kissing Booth (Division Street)

FREE Rabies Clinic (United Reformed Church – Main Street)