# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Carnival Dog Parade and Costume Contest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Dogs of all sizes and breeds, dressed in their Mardi Gras best, will gather at Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA)! Register your pup(s) on-site or complete Pre-registration below!
 
Parade & Costume Contest Registration $15 (1 dog), $20 (2 dogs), & $25 (3 dogs) 

Pre-registration: https://forms.gle/QFVNKHRDUVrm5Gva7
 
Registration for the costume contest begins at 1:00 p.m. Line-up and judging for the contest will be at  2:00 p.m. Costume Contest winners and Sir Bow-Wow and Lady Barks-A-Lot will be announced at 2:15 p.m.
 
The Canine parade will begin immediately following the announcement of winners. The parade route is from the ACA lawn to 2nd Avenue to Johnston Street, looping back and ending at the ACA lawn.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/decatur/carnival-dog-parade-and-costume-contest/200029096014445
- **Event Categories**: dog, parades, carnivals, contests, mardi-gras
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 285

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Decatur
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Alabama Center for the Arts
- **lat**: 34.60491172084
- **long**: -86.985993720822
- **full address**: Alabama Center for the Arts, 118 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601-2302, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Carnival Dog Parade and Costume Contest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a6e058b5af982534021fedef6f15b6ff8da4e5ca9df5bdd918b044e883966282-rimg-w800-h533-dc955976-gmir?v=1770453254

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Carnival Dog Parade and Costume Contest being held?
  - **A:** Carnival Dog Parade and Costume Contest takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Alabama Center for the Arts, 118 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601-2302, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Carnival Dog Parade and Costume Contest?
  - **A:** Carnival Dog Parade and Costume Contest is organized by Carnegie Carnival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Carnival Dog Parade and Costume Contest is ideal for families, kids, and anyone looking for a fun-filled day of rides, games, and festive entertainment. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Decatur, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 280+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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