Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty at Corner of Westminster + Aborn Streets – Downtown Providence – Providence, RI

Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty

Sunday, December 7th, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Westminster Street + Aborn Street, Downtown Providence

A free, dog-friendly holiday block party filled with music, local vendors, and festive fun — all to support the Providence Animal Rescue League.

Free & Open to the Public!
Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty is a free outdoor celebration for everyone — no tickets required to attend.

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About the Event

The Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty is a festive, pet-friendly holiday celebration bringing together the community, local businesses, and dog lovers for an afternoon full of joy, wagging tails, and holiday cheer— all while supporting the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL).

Attendees can enjoy FREE live music and performances, shop a local vendor marketplace, and join in holiday-themed contests! For a small registration fee, dogs can participate in the Dog Costume Contest & Runway Show and get Santa Paws Photos. $5 from each registration ticket supports PARL’s lifesaving work.

Visit the Tail Wag Tavern — the event’s festive beverage garden — featuring seasonal drinks and local brews. A portion of proceeds will benefit PARL. Come raise a glass (or paw!) for a great cause.

Produced by BCR Creative Relations, the event highlights the city’s creative spirit and downtown’s small-business community. The Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty will be held rain, snow, or shine — so bundle up, grab your pup, and join us!

Get Involved

Vendors: Showcase your pet-friendly products, services, or holiday goods! Apply today to reserve your booth. Vendor Application: https://www.bcrcreativerelations.com/holiday-paws-vendor-opportunities

Sponsors: Join our growing list of community partners and gain visibility among hundreds of attendees. Support this beloved community event and help make a difference for local pets in need. Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.bcrcreativerelations.com/holidaypaws-sponsorships

Schedule of Events

All-Day Fun (12:00–4:00 PM)

️ The Bark Market – Local makers & pet-friendly vendors

Holiday Music & Performances – Festive tunes & live acts

☕ People & Paws Warming Stations – Cozy nooks to thaw those paws

️ Raffles & Prizes – Win local gifts while supporting PARL Tail Wag Tavern (21+) – Heated beverage garden & patio

Community Pet Resource Booths – Meet local rescues & learn how to adopt

Pup Comfort Stations – Water bowls, waste bags, and relief areas

⏰ Main Stage Programming

12:00 PM – Event Kickoff

12:20 PM – Welcome Remarks + Emcee Mario Hilario (NBC10)

12:30 PM – Sit, Stay, Slay! Mini Training Demo

12:30–3:30 PM – Santa Paws Photo Booth ($20/photo; $5 benefits PARL)

1:00 PM – Best Trick Blitz

1:15 PM – Shake Paw Showdown

1:30 PM – Howl-iday Costume Contest & Runway Show ($15 entry; $5 benefits PARL)

2:30 PM – Ho-Ho-Howl! Holiday Howling Contest

3:00 PM – Pup Cup Eating Contest – Sponsored by Ellie’s Bakery

3:30 PM – Raffle & Final Photo Call

4:00 PM – Event Wrap-Up & Thank You

Plus, enjoy special pop-up performances and appearances by local artists and special guests throughout the afternoon!

Presented & Sponsored By

Presented by Diversity Adult Daycare Center

Sponsored by Narragansett Brewery (Providence) and CIC Providence

With support by Dog Training Elite Rhode Island, Ellie’s Bakery, Pooch Pawsitive, Lucky Dog Resort, and NBC10 / Mario Hilario.

More sponsors and partners to be announced soon!

For more information, please email pvdholidaypaws@bcrcreativerelations.com