Costume Parade & Contest

If you are interested in registering for this year's Bark in the Park, please note that the registration link will send you to the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association's (PVMA) website. PVMA's charitable arm is Animal Care PA and they host Bark in the Park, and will be handling online registrations.

Have even more fun on race day when you and/or your dog dress up in costume and participate in our costume parade & contest! Prizes in several categories will be awarded to individuals, dogs, individuals with dogs, and groups. Prizes will be provided for all contest winners!

Contest categories:

Overall Best in Show
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best Dressed Individual (human or dog)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best Dressed Duo (human/dog)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best Dressed Group (humans/dogs)

Prizes awarded following the race and walk

Want to judge the contest? Do you have a suggestion for a judge?

We are always looking for judges to help out with our costume parade & contest. Contact us!

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About the Pennsylvania Veterinary Foundation's The Last Chance (TLC) Program

This program is administered by the Pennsylvania Veterinary Foundation (PVF) and was established in 2009 to help ensure a source of funding for the care of abused or neglected, unowned companion animals that might otherwise be euthanized or turned over to an animal shelter that is already overburdened.

We see the TLC program as a true partnership between veterinary practices, their clients, other pet owners, and the animal-loving public that will result in the emergency care and necessary treatment of animals who might not get the proper care without this fund.