Pet owners and their furry companions arrived dressed in coordinated costumes for this family-friendly celebration, with pets of all sizes in festive holiday looks for a chance to win the Pet Parade Awards.
The event also featured free photos with Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty, along with complimentary caricatures of attendees’ pets.
The Gaslamp welcome party kicked off at Nason’s Beer Hall at the Pendry Hotel, where attendees enjoyed Santa Paws photo opportunities and complimentary Puppuccinos for the pups.
The parade began beneath the Gaslamp Quarter archway with participants marching down Fifth Avenue to a street lined with cheering fans and onlookers. Leading the procession was the 2024 Best in Show winner, Foxy.
The Holiday Parade included floats, local San Diego high school marching bands, and plenty of tail-wagging cuteness. Festivities continued at the Hilton Gaslamp during the Pups in the Pub Party, where Pet Parade awards were announced.
