Purina Pet Parade
The annual Purina Pet Parade is St. Louis’s largest annual pet event. The parade travels through historic Soulard, featuring pets dressed in their best Mardi Gras attire.
Purina Pet Parade Costume Contest
Pets in the parade are judged based on their festive attire, and the best-dressed pets are named to the Court of Mystical Krewe of Barkus. After checking in at the Registration Tent at 12th and Allen, stop by the adjacent St. Louis Post-Dispatch judging tent to enter the contest. Then make sure to check out STLToday.com beginning the week of February 24th to see if your pet made the cut. Winners will be selected by popular vote over a two-week period, and everyone can vote for their favorite costumed pet once per day. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
Register by 1:00 PM CT. Open to U.S. residents (excluding Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Florida, or any other jurisdiction where prohibited) who are 18 or older at the time of entry. Three (3) winners will be selected by valid public vote. Restrictions and limitations may apply. See Official Rules at STLToday.com/contests.
What to Wear
Costumes are a fun way to celebrate the Purina Pet Parade. When choosing a costume for your pet, please keep the following in mind:
Though encouraged, costumes are not required for your pet to walk in the parade.
Avoid unsafe/uncomfortable costumes that could cause your pet to overheat.
Pick an easy-on, easy-off outfit that doesn’t constrict the head and neck.
No face/full-head coverings.
What You Need to Know
We’re inviting you and your pets to join us by walking in the 2025 Purina Pet Parade.
When: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Where: 12th & Allen in Historic Soulard
Donation: $10 suggested donation benefiting Open Door Animal Sanctuary
Online Registration is Closed
On-site registration begins at 10:00 am at the corner of 12th & Allen in Soulard