Miami's Pup Carnival

Join Miami-Dade County’s and , in partnership with , for a day of tail-wagging fun! 🐾

Play games, shop from local businesses, grab a bite from the food trucks, and meet adorable adoptable pups from Miami-Dade Animal Services’ Mobile Adoption Unit. Whether you’re bringing your own pup or hoping to meet your new best friend, there’s something for everyone!

🐶 What to Expect:

• Games and contests for dogs and their humans
• Local pet retailers and community partners
• Zero-waste swaps & DIY upcycling workshops
• On-site pet adoptions with Miami-Dade Animal Services
• Delicious food trucks
• Exciting giveaways

📍 Location: Tropical Park (7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155) | ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

• Owners and dogs of all breeds and ages are welcome, so long as they're well behaved and accustomed to interacting with others.
• All dogs MUST be up to date on their rabies, DHLP, PARVO, and BORDATELLA vaccinations. Animal services-issued license tags are required.
• Dogs must remain on a non-retractable (max 6 ft) leash at all times.
• Bring reusable water bottles and dog bowls! Hydration stations will be available.
• Scoop the poop! Please bring poop bags.
• Bring gently used leashes, collars, or dog apparel for our swap station, and used toys for shelter pet donations.
• Sign ups for our competitions will take place on event day and spots will be first-come, first-served.

Tropical Park is ADA accessible with nearby parking and restroom facilities.

It’s going to be a PAWTY in the 305! Celebrate Miami’s pets, support local adoptions, and learn how to care for your pups and the planet. 🌎 🐩

Info: Welcome to the Pup Carnival!
Stop by the Welcome Tent to check in and pick up your poop bag for the Treat Sweep.
Take a stroll, and explore: The Pup Plaza, Zero Waste Zone, & more!

Info: Sniff around the Pup Carnival for hidden treats! Use the provided poop bag to collect them, and when you’ve found five treats, return to the Welcome Tent to redeem a poop bag holder!

Info: Wander through the Pup Plaza! Browse booths filled with pet accessories, tasty treats, and giveaways. Connect with organizations that make Miami a better place for pets and people alike.

Info: Grab a bite at the Food Trucks! A variety of local food trucks will be on-site serving delicious snacks, meals, and beverages throughout the day.

Info: Give items new life at the Zero Waste Zone! Swap gently used leashes, collars, or apparel. Upcycle materials into dog toys. Donate used toys to brighten a shelter pups day.

Info: Meet the adoptable pups on the HOPE Express! This traveling shelter visits community events like the Pup Carnival to help pets find loving homes.

Info: Special guests will kick off Miami-Dade County’s first-ever Pup Carnival! Learn how small everyday actions can help protect Biscayne Bay and our furry friends.

Info: Do people stop your dog on the street mistaking them for a celebrity? Or maybe you and your dog can be twins? Now’s your chance to strut the runway with your pup! Our judges will award prizes for the Best Owner-Dog Lookalike, Best Celebrity Impersonation, and Most Creative Costume. Each duo will take the runway together to show off their look, and maybe their best poop-scooping pose!

Info: Think you know everything about dogs? Prove it at our Pup Trivia Challenge! Compete against fellow dog lovers in this fast-paced trivia game covering topics from breeds to pop culture. Grab a bite to eat and take a seat! Come with a team of 2-5 people or get paired up. Each team will answer two rounds of nine questions, with 30 seconds per question. No phones allowed. The team with the most correct answers will take home the prize!

Info: Join us as we celebrate our 2025 Best Pup and share a few closing remarks on responsible pet ownership and protecting Biscayne Bay.

Info: Until next time! The Pup Carnival will wrap up at 1:30 PM. Thank you for joining us to celebrate Miami’s pups and learn how small actions make a difference for Biscayne Bay.

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