Pooch Parade at Put-in-Bay

Bring your pup and join the fun at the Put-in-Bay Pooch Parade! Dress up your dog in their best costume and show them off as they parade through downtown.

This family-friendly event is part of Founders Day weekend and welcomes locals and visitors alike. Whether your dog is dressed as a pirate, princess, or something totally unique, all are welcome to participate.

Event Details:

• Location: DeRivera Park Gazebo

• Time: 10AM

• Registration: Pre-register below (by clicking the ‘Vendor Registration‘ button) or register in the park on the day of the event.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center.

Prizes will be awarded in four categories: smallest, largest, best costume, and best group costume.

Participants will have the chance to show off their dogs, enjoy the island atmosphere, and be part of one of the most fun and lighthearted events of the season.

Dog-Friendly Put-in-Bay Options During Pooch Parade
Bringing your pup to the Pooch Parade? Here are some pet-friendly lodging and outdoor dining options currently confirmed by the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Pet-Friendly Lodging

• Bay Club Cottages
• Bay Lodging
• Bird’s Nest Resort
• Commodore Resort
• Getaway Inn
• Island Club
• South Bass Island State Park

Pet-Friendly Outdoor Dining (Outdoor patio areas only unless otherwise noted)

• The Keys
• Dairy Isle
• The Boardwalk (Lower Deck)
• Rita’s Cantina
• Hooligans Irish Pub
• Put-in-Bay Winery
• Crew’s Nest (Patio)
• The Reel Bar
• Put-in-Bay Brewery & Distillery
• The Dog House
• Chicken Patio
• Frosty’s Bar (Backyard & Big Man Burrito Stand)
• Joe’s Bar
• The Goat Soup and Whiskey (Das Lokal Biergarten)
• Heineman’s Winery (Dog Garden)
• Dan Dee’s Snack Shack
• The Boathouse Bar & Grill
• Noddi’s Java
• PIB Candy Bar

Pet policies can change and are subject to each business’s discretion.