General Information

Paws for Mardi Gras

A fun walk and costume contest for you and your dog that benefits the Georgetown Animal Shelter—what a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras! The 4th Annual Paws for Mardi Gras dog walk will be held on Saturday, March 24 in San Gabriel Park. We are also including a fun-filled Pet Fest this year with local pet-friendly vendors, agility and dog dancing demonstrations.

The dog walk (a little later than Mardi Gras, but close enough) starts and ends at the gazebo in San Gabriel Park. The route follows the hike and bike trail in the park.

Presented by the City of Georgetown and Friends of the Georgetown Animal Shelter, Paws for Mardi Gras is a family-friendly event that begins at 10 a.m., rain or shine. The route will be one lap around the trail in San Gabriel Park.

Parade and Costume Contest

Wear your goofiest human and canine costumes as you parade from the gazebo thru the park. The Costume contests will take place after the walk. There will be prizes for Best Costume, Dog/Owner who look the most alike, Singing, Dancing and Trick.

Registration
Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event at the gazebo in San Gabriel Park, or you can register online any time (click here). Before March 17, the cost to register online is $25 per person (two-dog limit).

After March 17, the cost is $30 per person. Note that online registration closes on March 22. You also can register in-person at the Georgetown Animal Shelter, located at 110 W.L. Walden Drive.

Registered entrants receive a Paws for Mardi Gras T-shirt, a bandana for each dog, and Mardi Gras beads for people and dogs.

Help fund improvements for the Georgetown Animal Shelter facility – for dogs and cats!

Blessing of Pets

The event will begin with a Blessing of Pets in the Gazebo a few minutes before (9:45a.m.) to kick off the walk.