Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade Registration

Sign up your beloved pet for the 2024 Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade! 

Pet Parade Entry Fee: $25

Day Of Entry Fee: $30

Limited Entries Available

Parade begins promptly at 1 PM

'Tis the season for barking all the way with the Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade; Saturday, December 14th! 

Deck the paws with your pups in the Gaslamp and get into the holiday spirit with your best festive gear. 

What you can expect:

• Owners and their pets will parade through the streets of the Gaslamp at 1pm with comedic parade commentators cheering them on as well as a panel of judges casting their votes for the contest winners (winners will be announced at during the Awards Ceremony following the Pet Parade).
• Festive marching bands playing holiday tunes and a Battle of the Bands Competition. Voting encouraged!
• Continue the fun post parade at the Pups at the Pub Paw-ty hosted by Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m!  Enjoy craft beers, live music, pups and peeps games, photo ops, and lots of pup-tastic fun in the Gaslamp Quarter.

 Pups at the Pub Party is open to all ages!

Day-of event registration and check-in begins at 11AM at the Hilton Gaslamp Park. Parade will begin promptly at 1 PM. Each pet must be accompanied by at least one adult handler. Each handler cannot enter with more than one pet per person (bring your family and friends with you!). Proceeds will go towards parade set-up and clean-up.

Holiday Costume Contest Awards Include:
Best Christmas Spirit • Best Matching Costumes (Owner/Pet)
Best Parade Float Costume • Cutest Pet • Most Outrageous Costume • Best Group Costume • Best in Show • Stella Award 

HEALTH NOTICE

To ensure the well-being of all attendees at the Pet Parade, we kindly request your attention to the following health guidelines:

 1. Health Check:

If your dog is exhibiting any symptoms of illness, we ask that you refrain from attending the event. This precautionary measure is in place to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

2. Vaccination Requirement:

 In line with our commitment to the health of all pets involved, we emphasize the importance of up-to-date vaccination shots for all participating dogs. Please ensure that your pets are vaccinated to promote a secure and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us create a safe and enjoyable Pet Parade for all participants.

  

PHOTO RELEASE

I grant the City of San Diego, McFarlane Promotions, the Gaslamp Quarter Association, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs of me, my pet, and my property in connection with the above-identifi ed subject. I authorize the City of San Diego, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically.

I agree that the City of San Diego, McFarlane Promotions, and the Gaslamp Quarter Association, may use photographs of me or my pet, with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including (for example) such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

I hereby agree the above is eligible as entered, and to release and hold harmless the management, or any of its members or agents, and/or the owners or manager of the grounds or location of where the event is held, from any loss, damage, or injury resulting from participation of the above entry in this event. I have read the attached rules and agree they are binding. I will advise all participants. I agree to assume all liability for all conduct of my participants’ vehicle(s). I acknowledge that failure to follow event rules and instructions may result in being banned from future events. (If participant is under 18 years old, parent or guardian must sign the end of this document on their behalf).

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Exhibitor hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City of San Diego, McFarlane Promotions, Inc., and the Gaslamp Quarter Association, their officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, successors, heirs, executors, administrators, and all other persons, firms, corporations, associations, and partnerships (all hereinafter referred to as “Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade”) harmless from any loss, liability, costs, attorneys’ fees, or damages arising from actual or threatened claims or causes of action resulting from the negligence or intentional actions of  Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade or the Exhibitor, or each respective officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, members, guests, volunteers, or participants, including any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages. Any controversy, claim, or dispute arising from or relating to the Release and Waiver of Liability and/or  Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade shall, at the option of Chula Vista HarborFest, be settled through nonbinding mediation or binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association or through an action brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. In connection with any such mediation, arbitration or court action, including appellate proceedings, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. THE EXHIBITOR EXPRESSLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. Any judgment or award rendered by and through arbitration may be entered in any court in the State of California.

The undersigned Participant does hereby warrant the Participant had read this Release and Waiver of Liability and agrees to its terms in consideration of Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade acceptance of the Participant’s registration application to participate in Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade 2024. The undersigned gives permission to Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade for the use of any photographs supplied by the Participant, for any information related to the event and to use any photographs taken in connection with Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade and its related events. I have read the above and accept the terms and conditions.