Unleash some holiday cheer with the Jingle Dog Parade Dec. 3

This pup displayed its holiday spirit during the 2021 Jingle Dog Parade in Cuyahoga Falls. This year's event is Saturday, Dec. 3.
This pup displayed its holiday spirit during the 2021 Jingle Dog Parade in Cuyahoga Falls. This year's event is Saturday, Dec. 3.

The Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership will host its fourth annual Jingle Dog Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3, from noon to 3 p.m.

Presented by Camp Bow Wow - Cuyahoga Falls, the parade will begin at High Bridge Glens Park at 1817 Front St., travel north on Front Street and finish at the Downtown Pavilion where pups and families will have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa and support local vendors.

There will be a Furry and Bright Costume Contest, sponsored by local dog bakery and boutique, Morty’s Munchies, offering prizes for the most festive pups.

The annual Jingle Dog Parade will take place in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday, Dec. 3. Pictured are participants in the 2021 event.
The annual Jingle Dog Parade will take place in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls on Saturday, Dec. 3. Pictured are participants in the 2021 event.

Tickets are on sale now via www.downtowncf.com and through Eventbrite. Registration includes parade entry, bib number, costume contest participation, and a photo of your dog with Santa — as well as a goody bag.

Parade tickets are limited to 75 dogs total. Registration is $20 for one dog and discounted to $15 per additional dog. For tickets, visit www.downtowncf.com/events/jingle-dog-parade-holiday-market.

No pup? No problem. The mini holiday market inside the pavilion is free for spectators. Families, with or without pooches, may take a photo with Santa with a $20 donation. Jingle Dog takes place inside the downtown pavilion and outside on the plaza.

All dogs must be up to date on rabies, DHLPP and bordetella vaccines and are required to wear proper I.D. tags at all times. Dogs must remain on a non-retractable leash, with a maximum of six feet on leashes. No dogs in heat or aggressive dogs will be permitted. No puppies under 4 months old or without vaccinations will be admitted. Costumes must be safe and comfortable for dogs and owners should be prepared to pick up after their dog(s).

The Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership is a community-based 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and promoting historical downtown Cuyahoga Falls and its riverfront as a vibrant destination for residents, visitors, and businesses.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Unleash some holiday cheer with the Jingle Dog Parade Dec. 3