Palmer Park Doggie Fashion Parade
& Howl-O-Ween Party
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 • 2 - 4 pm
Click here to Register your dog for the parade: bit.ly/DogFashionParade
Please read here for SAFETY GUIDELINES
Read more about the DOGGIE FASHION PARADE & HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY
Location: Palmer Park Dog Park, 1655 W. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit 48203. Free parking at the 12th Precinct Detroit Police Station lot at 1441 W. Seven Mile Road.
Join us at this event: Prizes will be awarded to all pets for showing up for fun, as well as special awards for creative costumes, fur coats, and good behavior! Every pooch is a winner. Trick or Treat Doggie bags will be provided to fill with treats that will be given out and free refreshments available for our pets' humans.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE: To save time at the event, please Pre-Register your dogs at bit.ly/DogFashionParade
Requirements: All dogs must be on a 5 ft. non-retractable or shorter leash, well-fitting collars with ID tag, and under full control of an adult at all times. No aggressive dogs or dogs in heat. More guidelines
For more info: Email info@palmerparkunleashed.com
Sign up to volunteer (help decorate the area, hand out treats, serve as parade Marshalls, set up, etc. needed): DogFashionParade.eventbrite.com
Doggie Fashion Parade!
ScareFest for Halloween Fun
2022 & 2023
For six years, from 2012 through 2017, People for Palmer Park held the Doggie Fashion Parade. We were excited to revive the tradition at the City of Detroit’s ScareFest, a Halloween celebration for all in 2022. For six years, from 2012 through 2017, People for Palmer Park held the Doggie Fashion Parade.
For 2022 and 2023, We revived the tradition at the City of Detroit’s ScareFest, a Halloween celebration for all!
Thank you to our Dog Parade sponsor, Premier Pet Supply.
sign up your dog for the parade, please click here!
Please read these guidelines.
Prizes and treats for everyone.
Thank you to our supporters for donating Parade prizes & gifts!
Barks Fifth Avenue on Livernois, Canine to Five, Detroit Dog Rescue, Detroit K-9 Pet Supplies, Maestros Dog Haus, Michigan Humane, Pawstries, Pet People, Premier Pet Supplies and others!
Doggie Heath & Wellness Fair 2024
Sat. Sept. 28 • 10 am-3 pm
Location: Outside the Palmer Park Community House & Splash Park, 990 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit 48203. Free parking.
Join us on Saturday, September 28 from 10 am - 3 pm: Low-cost vaccinations, health checks by vets, and chipping provided by the Michigan Humane and partners, plus pet vendors, doggie goodie bags, buffet of dog treats, raffle & giveaways, give-aways , food truck, doggie ice cream, a make-and-take-tent (make a dog toy and learn more about caring for your pet with the Michigan Humane), pet fostering and adoption info, more.
More info from Michigan Humane call 866-MHUMANE
Partial Vendor List: Blue Buffalo • Canine To Five • ChooBee Dog Toys • Company of Animals Detroit K-9 Pet Supplies • Detroit Dog Mom Company • Full Moon Healthy Dog Treats • Hollywood Feed • Kong • LCS Detroit Pet Salon • Michigan Humane • Nylabone • Pet Supplies Plus • Premier Pet Supply • Swaggles • Taste of the Wild • TriCounty Dog Rescue
Food Vendors: Penny's Bistro • Sweet Paws Creamery (dog ice cream)
VOLUNTEER to help at the event! Sign up at palmerparkdogfair.eventbrite.com
Palmer Park Dog Park is now open: The Palmer Park Dog Park is open to everyone, no matter where you live, everyone is welcome to enjoy it. Be sure to visit it before or after the fair, or any day and time the park is open (generally from 6 am/sunrise-sunset).
Requirements: Throughout the park and at the Fair and Clinic, all dogs must be on a 5 ft. or shorter leash and under full control of an adult at all times. No aggressive dogs or dogs in heat. Read complete guidelines
Click here for more DETAILS
Please read here for SAFETY GUIDELINES
Location: Outside the Palmer Park Community House & Splash Park, 910 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit 48203. Free parking.
Join us for: Free vaccinations, health checks, licensing and chipping for 300 dogs from the Michigan Humane and partners. Plus pet vendors, doggie goodie bags, giveaways, Yoga with Dogs, music, food trucks, demonstrations, workshops, pet fostering & adoption info, and much more.
Palmer Park Dog Park opening summer/fall 2023: All dogs must have a City of Detroit license to use the Palmer Park Dog Park — get one at the Fair.
Requirements: All dogs must be on a 5 ft. non-retractable or shorter leash, well-fitting collars with ID tag, and under full control of an adult at all times. No aggressive dogs or dogs in heat. More guidelines
VOLUNTEER to help at the event! Sign up at palmerparkdogfair2023.eventbrite.com
Palmer Park Dog Park opening summer/fall 2023: All dogs must have a City of Detroit license to use the Palmer Park Dog Park- get one at the Fair.
Workshops & Demonstrations throughout the day at the Fair! Read more
Past Events:
Motown with Mutts
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 • 1 - 4pm
Enjoy Motown music with DJ Skeez, free ice cream for you and your leashed dog, give-aways, and tours of two proposed locations for the dog park. Have fun with other dog lovers and learn how you can voice your opinions and ideas about the dog park, including:
Tour & Vote for Your Favorite Location: We have two wonderful, large spaces identified where we feel a Dog Park would be very successful. Help us determine which space is best and why. Take the Voting Survey from the City of Detroit to add your opinion and voice. The City will determine the location based on this vote!
Sign Up to get more involved: Help us determine best ideas for design, operation, and programming. We want this dog park to be beautiful, safe, and enriching for all. We will need an ongoing Palmer Park Unleashed team committed to sustainable stewardship. This group will work with the City of Detroit, People for Palmer Park, and the community to ensure the park continues to be well maintained and fabulous!
Past Events
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City of Detroit Community Mtg.
Wednesday, November 9
6-8 pmPlan Your Park: Palmer Park Dog Park Meeting #1 Learn about the new location, features, and plans for Palmer Park Unleashed! Read more
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Doggie Fashion Parade at ScaryFest
October 2022 & 2023
4-8 pmThe Doggie Fashion Parade & Contest at ScaryFest was a Halloween celebration for all with great costumes & treats! Read more
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Motown with Mutts
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022
1-4 pmMusic, ice cream for pets and people, treats, camaraderie, and an opportunity to explore and learn about the new dog park to come!
Read more