Events

Reindog Parade

December 8
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join emcees Victoria Stilwell and Holly Firfer in the once-a-year fun of dogs in the Garden! Dress your pooch in holiday finery to compete for prizes with celebrity judges or to just show off. Enjoy Pup Tent refreshments, Photos with Saint Nick, and connect with local canine enthusiasts and businesses in the Doggie Expo. The first 100 dogs to arrive receive a special Wag-Bag of gifts!

Don't have a dog? Come enjoy the show!

Dogs compete in following categories:

Best Puppy | Best Adult | Best Botanical | Best Dog Pack
Best Dog-Owner Dress-a-Like | Not competing – just showing off!

Best Dog-Owner Look-a-Like Best Botanical Best Puppy (under 2 years) Best Senior (older than 10 years) Best Dog Pack Not competing – just showing

Pre-registration is closed. Walk-up admission is accepted in the Just Showing Off category the day of the event for $18 per dog. Regular admission rates apply to owners.

Rules & Guidelines

Email reindog@atlantabotanicalgarden.org for more information.

Celebrity Judges

The Parade hosts are Victoria Stilwell, star of Animal Planet's hit TV series It's Me or the Dog , and Holly Firfer, CNN Correspondent.

2012 Judges:

Angie Woods, Atlanta Dog Whisperer, U.S. Canine
Jason Bunin, Professor of Design, SCAD Atlanta
Patti Dickey, Dickey Broadcasting, Modern Luxury
Kimberly Lacy, TV Personality and Co-Host of HGTV’s Curb Appeal (The Block)
Cathleen Smith Bresciani, Owner of Dixie Dog Wear and supporter of Canine Companions for Independence and Pals Atlanta

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