time to strut your stuff!
Dress up your pet, strut through downtown, and support local rescues—all in one fun event! It’s a feel-good way to show off your furry friend and help animals in need. 100% of proceeds go to local rescues, and there’s a prize for Best Dressed!
Registration closes Friday, June 6th, 2025
Online pre-registration is required - No on-site registration will be available.
Sponsored by:
Where
Corner of Second St E and Pitt St, Cornwall, ON, K6H 1Y3
Directions to Parade Start >
When
Annually, every First Saturday in June
11:00 am - 13:00 pm
What
Pet Parade fundraiser
Theme: Summer Fun😎⛱️
Cost
$10 - One registration per person. Unlimited pets. Best-dressed wins a prize! 100% of proceeds go to local rescues
SCHedule
*Each parade participant will receive a bib number at check-in, which is required for participation and prize eligibility. This number helps us identify you during the parade, and could be your lucky ticket to winning a prize!
- 11:00 am- 12:00 pm: Pick up your bib number and take pictures at the Beach Party Photo Booth located in Pommier Jewellers Court.
- 12:00 pm: The Pet Parade kicks off at the corner of Pitt and Second Street, right by Pommier Jewellers.
- 13:00 pm: The Pet Parade winner will be announced at Pommier Jewellers.
Here's what our event in 2024 looked like:
Here are the details
This year's Featured Rescues
Important Information
- 100%🎗of your registration fee goes to local rescues!
- PET COSTUMES: Get ready to dress to impress! Our pet parade features a themed costume contest each year—and we've made “Summer Fun” our official annual theme! Think beach vibes, tropical flair, and sunny creativity. Let your imagination run wild and show off your pet’s summer style! 🐾🌞
- WINNER: The Grand Prize Winner for the Best Costume will be announced after the pet parade. A runner-up will be randomly selected from all parade participants, so everyone has a chance to win a prize! 🤗
- PARKING is available in the nearby lots.
- ROUTE: The parade starts at the corner of Second Street and Pitt Street, down Pitt Street, across First Street, North on Sydney Street to Third Street, across Third Street to Pitt Street, and back to Second Street.
Schedule
*Each parade participant will receive a bib number at check-in, which is required for participation and prize eligibility. This number helps us identify you during the parade, and could be your lucky ticket to winning a prize!
- 11:00 am- 12:00 pm: Pick up your bib number and take pictures at the Beach Party Photo Booth located in Pommier Jewellers Court.
- 12:00 pm: The Pet Parade kicks off at the corner of Pitt and Second Street, right by Pommier Jewellers.
- 1:00 pm: The Pet Parade winner will be announced at Pommier Jewellers.
Rules & Regulations
- All pets must be leashed and/or in carriers at all times.
- Event will run rain or shine, NO REFUNDS will be issued for unpredictable weather or no-shows.
- The titles, rights and interest in all photographic images, videos and audio recordings made during the UNLEASH Pet Fest, including any royalties, proceeds or other benefits derived from these belong to UNLEASH Pet Fest. These images may be used in future promotions of UNLEASH Pet Fest.
