3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Puppy Parade & Costume Contest

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Grab your best buddy and your festive green garb for Boulder Social’s 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Puppy Parade & Costume Contest. SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2026 at Boulder Social (1600 38TH ST, BOULDER, CO) • CHECK-IN & ACTIVITIES: 11:00 • PARADE: 13:00 • COSTUME CONTEST: after the parade (following the parade around Arapahoe Ave. and 38th St.) A $10 donation per dog goes to Boulder's own POSO Dog Rescue. Each donation includes a complimentary Social Beer for the pawrent. Friendly and healthy pups are welcome on the patio and must remain leashed. Patio reservations are not taken, so guests are encouraged to arrive early, grab food and beer, or mingle and join in on the activities. Highlights and activities: • Costume Contest with prizes from Boulder Social and local partners (KONG, POSO Dog Rescue, Zoomin Groomin, PetVet365, Camp Bow Wow Boulder, Suzie’s CBD Treats, Twin Peaks Pet Care, “I and love and you”, Chewy Vet Care, Dog Walkers Boulder/Happy Hounds, Sparkle Dog Care, Only Natural Pet, and others) • Party pics with Reagan Elizabeth Photography • Adoptable pups from POSO Dog Rescue • Vendor booths with giveaways, information, and samples from numerous pet-focused businesses • Puppy menu plus Irish fare and beer specials for pawrents Support animals in need: • $10 donation per parading dog goes to POSO Dog Rescue • Tito’s will donate $1 for every ‘Green with Envy’ featured cocktail sold to POSO Dog Rescue Vendor booths and experiences include (among others): • Camp Bow Wow Boulder – boarding, daycare, enrichment, grooming info and giveaways • Zoomin Groomin – on-site mobile spa with $10 discounted nail trims and grooming info • Visit Boulder – VW Photobooth bus • POSO Dog Rescue – adoptable dogs on site • I Love Heart Beets – plant-based dog treat samples • Whole Pets – holistic food, supplies, and wellness info • Cosmo’s Dog Bakery – St. Patty’s seasonal treats and peanut butter cups for pups • The Bear & The Rat – mobile frozen treat van with pup-safe samples • Louisville Family Animal Hospital – full-service veterinary info • Sun Pup Co – trucker hats for pups and matching hats for pawrents • Sparkle – grooming services and membership plans • Chewy Vet Care – info on new Lewisville clinic • PetVet365 – veterinary care and services • Only Natural Pet – samples and info on natural, sustainable products The event is outdoors on the Boulder Social patio and surrounding streets. It is dog‑friendly, family‑friendly, and centered around St. Patrick’s Day–themed fun for pups and humans.

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