Paws In The Park Returns With More Vendors, More Rescue Pups To Meet

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Paws in the Park returns to Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria with a day of pet-friendly activities on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Organizers the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria say the event will feature its largest-ever Rescue Row, with more than 20 animal rescue and welfare organizations participating. The event will also have a record number of exhibitors and live music throughout the afternoon.

Visitors interested in adopting a pet can meet representatives from numerous rescue organizations in one location.

Other activities include a pet costume contest, with prizes awarded for the most creative, spookiest and funniest costumes, and a silent auction offering prizes including a guitar signed by Taylor Swift, a week-long vacation to the Outer Banks, airfare for dogs and humans, tattoos and more.

Registration for the costume contest is here and silent auction items can be found here. Auction bidding will continue throughout the day.

Attendees can text PAWS to 833-360-5466 for links to the event map, stage schedule and other information.

Paws in the Park will take place rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and benefits the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Additional information is available at pawsintheparkva.com.