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. Bark in the Park is a charity event hosted by PVMA's charitable arm, Animal Care PA.

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 Animal Care PA

The Pennsylvania Veterinary Foundation (PVF), d/b/a Animal Care PA, was established in 1983, and serves as the charitable arm of the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association but functions as an independent Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation and is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of Animal Care PA is to help caring people help animals by bridging the gap through our animal welfare initiatives like The Last Chance Program and Henry's Helping Paws Program as well as funding Veterinary Student Scholarships.

How much does it cost?

Online registration prices are:

Adult 5K Run	$30.00
Adult 1-Mile Walk	$30.00
Child 5K Run (ages 3-11)	$15.00
Child 1-Mile Walk (ages 3-11)	$15.00

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All proceeds benefit Animal Care PA's core programs that feed and care for animals in need.