Gaslamp Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party 2025

Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Gaslamp Quarter |  5TH AVENUE & L STREET

Get those ears perked and tails wagging!

The Gaslamp Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party returns to the historic Gaslamp Quarter for a day full of holiday cheer, furry friends, and festive fun.

Register your pet for $30 and let them strut their stuff in San Diego’s most adorable holiday parade — or enjoy the festivities for free from your favorite Gaslamp patio.

All pets are welcome — dogs, cats, and every fur baby in between! Dress them in their holiday best and celebrate with marching bands, festive floats, eight holiday costume categories, and free photos with Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty.

Pups in the Pub Party

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

When the parade ends, the holiday fun continues at the Pups in the Pub Party — a pet-friendly, family-friendly celebration filled with treats, tunes, and tail-wagging joy.

Enjoy:

• FREE holiday photos with Santa, Rudolph & Frosty

• FREE caricatures of your pet

• Seasonal sips (kid-friendly options available)

• Pet treats, games, and holiday music

• Costume Contest Awards Ceremony announcing the winners of each category