The Albany Optimist Club Presents:
Dog Tails In Parade
Dog Parade, 5K Fun Run / Walk, Obstacle Course, and More!
5k Fun Run / Walk, Dog Parade, Obstacle Course, & More!
Saturday, September 6, 2025 | Bryant Park | 801 Bryant Way SW, Albany, OR 97321
Load up your dog and join us on September 6, 2025 for an opportunity to show off your furry friend, participate in some friendly competitions, and meet some amazing vendors. Proceeds from this event will help support local Veterans, the ABC House of Albany, the Liberty House in Salem.
Event is happening rain or shine!
Parade
Show off your dog in our parade around Bryant Park. Dogs in the parade may be in costume, though it is not required.
Obstacle Course
Show off your pup’s skill on our obstacle course!
Prizes will be presented for First, Second, and Third place contestants.
Tripod Parade
There is a special parade for physically challenged dogs!
Various Awards!
We will also be presenting awards for the largest dog, the smallest dog, and for best costume!
Dog Tricks
Show off your pup’s best tricks in our Dog Tricks competition!
Optimist Foundation of Albany Oregon is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All gifts to the Optimist Foundation of Albany Oregon are considered tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
When you make a tax-deductible donation to us, we will send a receipt to you providing a written acknowledgement of your donation that can be used for tax purposesl
Optimist Foundation of Albany Oregon tax Identification number is: 82-1158806