Pirate Pup Parade & Costume Contest

Sunday, January 11, 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Water Street

Join us for the third annual Pirate Pup Parade and Costume Contest!

We’re giving mutts of all types a chance to strut their stuff down Water Street. Guests with dogs and dog-lovers alike are invited to bring their pups to Water Street Tampa to enjoy the parade, pet-friendly activities and even a Pirate Pup Costume Contest. Guests can also enjoy face painting, pet caricatures, pet adoptions with Hillsborough Pet Resource Center and more.

ADDRESS: 971 Water St Tampa, FL 33602 United States

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All the Fun on Deck

Pup Portraits

A keepsake sketch for you.

Pup Provisions

Shop treats, gear, and goodies.

Find a First Mate

Meet pups seeking homes.

Seadog Sounds

Enjoy music and performances all day.

Mini Matey Makeovers

Whimsical face painting designs.

Paws and Plunder for a Purpose

In Support of Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center

Join the crew for Water Street Tampa’s Pirate Pet Parade and Costume Contest, where our four-legged swashbucklers strut for something bigger than treasure. All dog registration fees will be donated directly to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center, helping support local animals in need. Dress your furry matey in their finest pirate gear and set sail for a day of fun that gives back to our community.

Where Every Good Pup Should Be (and When!)

These are the can’t-miss times for all our pup-powered festivities.

10 AM Event Begins - Photo Booths, Pet Adoptions, Vendors Open

10 AM Check-In For Registered Pets Of The Parade Opens

12 PM Pirate Pup Parade Begins On Water Street

1 PM Registration for Pirate Pup Costume Contest Opens

2 PM Pirate Pup Costume Contest Begins

4 PM Event Concludes

Join The Parade

Be part of a day where pups shine and good deeds follow. At Water Street Tampa’s Pirate Pet Parade and Costume Contest, every dog’s registration directly benefits the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center, helping animals throughout our community. Bring your best-dressed buddy and join the joy.

Water Street

971 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602 United States

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