Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty

The Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty is a free, outdoor, pet-friendly holiday festival taking over Westminster & Aborn Streets in Downtown Providence on Sunday, December 7 from 12–4 PM.

This activity-packed Sunday Funday celebration features:

🐾 Holiday Costume Contest

🎩 Best Trick Blitz

🎤 Ho-Ho-Howl Contest

🍰 Pup Cup Eating Contest (sponsored by Ellie’s Bakery)

📸 Santa Paws Photo Sessions

🍺 Tail Wag Tavern (21+) heated beverage tent

🛍️ Dog + Holiday Vendors with gifts, treats, accessories, and festive shopping

🔥 People & Paws Warming Station

🐕 Community Pet Resource Village

🎧 Live holiday music & pop-up performances

🎟️ Raffles benefiting the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL)

Holiday Paws is made possible through community support, and individuals + small businesses can directly help power this free festival. Supporters can contribute through:

• Holiday Paws Supporter contributions (with our community-giving split)

• Small Business Supporter levels

• Tribute Tag + Ornament combos (includes $5 donation to PARL)

• Mug Club (includes $10 donation to PARL)

Whether you're entering a contest, shopping dog + holiday vendors, enjoying festive drinks, or supporting the event from afar, Holiday Paws is a full-afternoon celebration worth coming out for — and a great way to support PARL.

👉 Full event info + supporter opportunities:

www.holidaypawsblockpawty.com