# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dog Parade sponsored by Snookies!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 2026 Beaverdale Fall Festival Dog Parade presented by Snookies Malt Shop. Whether your participating or watching, join fellow dog lovers for one of the festival's most popular traditions. 

2026 Theme: Bark to the Beat 
Grab the leash and turn up the volume! This year's Dog Parade celebrates the Beaverdale Fall Festival theme, Beats & Bites. Dress your dog as a favorite musician, band, song, musical genre, or era. From rock stars and country legends to pop icons and disco dancers, we're ready to see Beaverdale's canine performers take center stage! Prizes will be awarded thanks to the generosity of our amazing local sponsors and vendors.

Participation is encouraged but not required. Dogs are welcome to march whether they are in costume or not.

Parade Route
The dog parade will begin at 9:15 a.m. This will be followed by the main parade at 10:00 a.m.

Participants will travel north on Beaver Avenue to Adams Avenue before returning to the intersection of Beaver and Urbandale Avenues. The route is approximately 0.6 miles.

Judged Categories:
-Best Overall Dog Costume
-Best Dog & Owner Duo
-People's Choice Award
Each category winner will receive a prize package from Paws & Pints. 

Registration:
• Early registration: $10 per dog (includes a dog bandana, SM or LG; while supplies last)
• Complete the online registration and waiver by Sunday, September 13, 2026
• Day-of registration will be available but increases to $20 per dog. Bandanas aren't guaranteed day of. 
Register: https://www.fallfestival.org/competitions

Arrival & Check-In:
Check-in and lineup begin at 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Beaverdale Books parking lot (2629 Beaver Avenue).

Please arrive early to allow time for check-in and lineup. Festival volunteers will help guide participants to the parade staging area.

Judging & Awards:
Judging will take place near the announcer's stand at the intersection of Beaver and Urbandale Avenues.

Our local judges will evaluate participants based on:
-Creativity
-Overall presentation
-Costume quality
-Theme interpretation (if applicable)
Winners will be announced immediately following the parade.

Important Information:
-Dogs must remain on a leash at all times.
-Participants are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
-Dogs should be comfortable around crowds, noise, children, and other animals.
-For the safety of all participants, aggressive or disruptive dogs may be asked to leave.
-Please bring water for your dog if temperatures are warm.
-The Dog Parade is a rain-or-shine event.
-Entry fees are non-refundable.

THANKS TO OUR JUDGES!
Taylor Neal, Paws & Pints
Dr. Deaglan Riordan, Beaverdale Vet Clinic
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbandale/dog-parade-sponsored-by-snookies/200030542340603
- **Event Categories**: dog, parades, entertainment, festivals, music, parties, performances, fall-festivals, live-music, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Urbandale
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: At the corner of Beaver and Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
- **lat**: 41.62006
- **long**: -93.67317
- **full address**: At the corner of Beaver and Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310, Urbandale, United States

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/813bdf769cf6afdb9257ec737b205765ba523ed56376f7032e625e8f0a870c28-rimg-w1200-h527-dca8c8d8-gmir?v=1787226883

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dog Parade sponsored by Snookies! being held?
  - **A:** Dog Parade sponsored by Snookies! takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am at At the corner of Beaver and Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310, Urbandale, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dog Parade sponsored by Snookies!?
  - **A:** Dog Parade sponsored by Snookies! is organized by Beaverdale Fall Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dog Parade sponsored by Snookies! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Urbandale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dog Parade sponsored by Snookies! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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