Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty
Schedule
Sun Dec 07 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Location
Downtown Providence | Providence, RI
The Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty is a free, outdoor, pet-friendly holiday festival taking over Westminster & Aborn Streets in Downtown Providence on Sunday, December 7 from 12–4 PM.
This activity-packed Sunday Funday celebration features:
? Holiday Costume Contest
? Best Trick Blitz
? Ho-Ho-Howl Contest
? Pup Cup Eating Contest (sponsored by Ellie’s Bakery)
? Santa Paws Photo Sessions
? Tail Wag Tavern (21+) heated beverage tent
?️ Dog + Holiday Vendors with gifts, treats, accessories, and festive shopping
? People & Paws Warming Station
? Community Pet Resource Village
? Live holiday music & pop-up performances
?️ Raffles benefiting the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL)
Holiday Paws is made possible through community support, and individuals + small businesses can directly help power this free festival. Supporters can contribute through:
• Holiday Paws Supporter contributions (with our community-giving split)
• Small Business Supporter levels
• Tribute Tag + Ornament combos (includes $5 donation to PARL)
• Mug Club (includes $10 donation to PARL)
Whether you're entering a contest, shopping dog + holiday vendors, enjoying festive drinks, or supporting the event from afar, Holiday Paws is a full-afternoon celebration worth coming out for — and a great way to support PARL.
? Full event info + supporter opportunities:
www.holidaypawsblockpawty.com
Where is it happening?
Downtown Providence, Downtown Providence, Providence, RI, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
