Mutt Strutt Dog Parade & After Party
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · Downtown Columbus · Columbus, NC
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Join us for the Mutt Strutt Parade & Festival, a fun, fall afternoon for dogs and their people benefiting Foothills Humane Society! Break out the costumes for you and your dog, or come as you are! Costumes are completely optional. We’ll parade through downtown Columbus, then gather at Iron Key Brewing for contests, lawn games, vendors, food and drinks, and more! Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Check-in: Begins at 1 PM Parade: Begins at 2 PM Route: The half-mile parade begins at Stearns Park, 125 E. Mills St., and ends at Iron Key Brewing, 135 Locust St., Columbus. REGISTRATION: $25 per dog in advance • $35 day-of Register Here! Event Highlights: • The newly elected Polk County Dog Commissioner will be announced and lead the parade • Contests including Best Costume & Owner Look-Alike • Lawn games • Local vendors • Food and drinks available for purchase from Iron Key Brewing • Adoptable dog meet-and-greet We can’t wait to march with you and your dog! It’s sure to be an exciting, memorable day for dogs and the people who love them.
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