Pavilion Paw Parade

Calling all proud dog parents and lovers, the pawty of the year is coming back to Bondi Pavilion! Get set to unleash the fun at Bondi Festival’s Pavilion Paw Parade, where every dog is a headliner.

This free and inclusive celebration of Bondi’s famous canine culture will takeover the Bondi Pavilion courtyard on Saturday 11 July. With your hilarious host, Bondi Local and dog lover Pat Doherty ready to lead the parade!

Don’t have a pup of your own? Borrow someone else’s! This fun is for everyone.

What to expect at Paw Parade:

We’ve got a diverse range of exciting activities for you and your fur family. It’s a real treat for everyone!

For the main event – our fabulous MC will host a howl-arious, tail-wagging, rarely ever predictable contest for any pups ready to show what they got. We have six exciting categories that your beloved pup can be entered into:

1. Take me to the Toy Store (For all our teeny-tiny-toy breeds)

2. Size Matters (For all our big buddies)

3. Best Dressed (Are we talking about the dog or the human or both? You decide.)

4. Party Tricks (You’ve got 90 seconds to show us what you’ve got.)

5. Not To Big, Not Too Small, Just Right (Medium-sized mutts to the front.)

6. Best Personality (For the dog that shines in the right ways. Don’t overthink it.)

Registrations are in person, and will be open from 9:00am in Bondi Pavilion Courtyard on Saturday 11 July.

Other activities:

Dog Portrait Photography with Kevin Case

Bring your pooch along to for a stunning portrait that can sit pride of place in your home or on your feed.

Sculpt A Pup with Bondi Pavilion Clay Studio 

Join us as we sculpt a puppy! This is a fun activity for all ages. At the end of the session, you’ll be able to take your puppy home or add it to our “doggy park” art installation for all to enjoy. 

Paw Parade Market 

Peruse the specialty stalls for all your pups needs, grab some yummy nutritious treats, a flashy new outfit or toys for your favourite friend to enjoy.