Bring Your Dog to the 2026 Prancing Pet Parade
One of our favorite Bandon traditions is almost here!
Riverview Pet Lodge is delighted to host the 2026 Prancing Pet Parade during the Bandon Cranberry Festival. We hope our current Riverview families will come say hello—and if you haven’t met us yet, this is a fun, easy way to get acquainted.
The parade begins at 9:30 AM on Sunday, September 13, with registration opening at 9:00 AM by Devon’s Boutique.
Dogs are welcome to dress up for the Costume Contest or simply come ready to walk, make friends, and enjoy the festival.
Prancing Pet Parade details
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Registration opens: 9:00 AM
Parade begins: 9:30 AM
Registration location:By Devon’s Boutique
Hosted by: Riverview Pet Lodge
There is no need to be a Riverview client to participate. The parade is open to local dogs, visiting dogs, longtime Riverview friends, and families meeting us for the first time.
Register in advance—or join us that morning
Advance registration is optional, but it can make your arrival a little quicker and helps our team know how many dogs to expect.
If you would like to register ahead of time, complete the short form below. If you don’t register in advance, that’s perfectly fine—walk-up participants are welcome!
Advance registration does not replace event-day check-in. Please visit the registration area by Devon’s Boutique beginning at 9:00 AM. The parade starts at 9:30 AM.
Already part of the Riverview family?
We would love to see you and your dog outside the lodge!
Stop by our table to say hello to the team, enter the giveaway, pick up a free sample while supplies last, and introduce your dog to some new parade friends.
We spend so much time caring for our clients’ dogs that it is especially fun to see everyone enjoying a community event together.
Meeting Riverview for the first time?
Welcome! We’re glad you found us.
Riverview Pet Lodge provides professional care for dogs and cats on the Southern Oregon Coast. The parade is a relaxed opportunity to meet members of our team, ask questions, and learn more about our approach to pet care.
There is no pressure or obligation. Come enjoy the parade, meet some dogs, and get to know the people behind Riverview.
If you’re curious about what happens behind the scenes, you can read about how we clean our boarding facility to help keep pets safe and how we balance outdoor play with the rest dogs need.
Dress up for the Costume Contest
Does your dog have a flair for the dramatic—or a surprising amount of patience with costumes?
Enter the Prancing Pet Parade Costume Contest and show off your dog’s creativity and personality. We’ll have fun prizes, whether your dog arrives in an elaborate Cranberry Festival creation or a simple costume that makes everyone smile.
Costumes are encouraged but never required.
Giveaways and free samples
Visit the Riverview Pet Lodge table before or after the parade to:
Enter our giveaway
Pick up free samples while supplies last
Meet members of the Riverview team
Ask questions about our services
Learn about becoming a Riverview client
The giveaway drawing will be held after the parade.
New dogs can receive a free Meet & Greet
Before a new dog stays with us, we begin with a Meet & Greet. This gives your dog an opportunity to explore Riverview, meet our team, and become familiar with the environment.
It also gives us time to learn about your dog’s personality, routine, comfort level, and individual needs.
During the Prancing Pet Parade, we’ll be offering a free Meet & Greet for dogs that are new to Riverview. Our team can explain how it works, answer your questions, and help you arrange an appointment if Riverview feels like a good fit for your family.
Wondering whether daycare or a social boarding environment might suit your dog? Our guide to figuring out whether your dog is a good fit for dog daycare explains what we consider during the Meet & Greet.
You can also review Riverview’s vaccination protocols before scheduling. Dogs participating in the public parade do not need to complete a Riverview Meet & Greet; these requirements apply when your dog begins using Riverview services.
Get to know Riverview
If you are exploring care options for your pet, these articles offer a closer look at life at Riverview:
These are some of the most common topics new families ask about. You are also welcome to bring your questions to the parade and speak with our team in person.
What to bring
Please bring:
Your dog on a secure leash
Waste bags
Water as needed
A costume if your dog is entering the contest
Your best Cranberry Festival spirit
Because the festival can be busy, dogs should be reasonably comfortable around other dogs, people, activity, and noise. Please supervise your dog and clean up after them throughout the event.
If a busy parade environment isn’t right for your dog, you are still welcome to stop by the Riverview table without them and meet our team.
Come prance with us
Whether we’ve cared for your pets for years or haven’t met your family yet, we would love to see you at the Prancing Pet Parade.
Come celebrate the dogs that make our community happier, enjoy a beloved Bandon tradition, and spend the morning with people who understand just how much pets mean to their families.
After all, it’s the only parade where pee breaks are acceptable!
Registration opens at 9:00 AM by Devon’s Boutique. The parade begins at 9:30 AM on Sunday, September 13.
We can’t wait to see you there.
