Celebrate love, diversity, and community with your furry friends! Join us for Pawsnickety Pets' 5th Annual Pride Pet Parade & Block Pawty on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at our store located at 957A W. 21st Street, Norfolk, VA. This event is a joyful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and our beloved pets.
📅 Event Schedule
8:30 AM – Registration opens for the Best Pride Outfit Contest
9:00 AM – Parade begins
10:30 AM – Parade concludes
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Enjoy festivities, vendors, and more!
🎉 Event Highlights
Best Pride Outfit Contest: Dress your pet in their most fabulous Pride attire for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Rainbow-Themed Photo Booth: Capture memorable moments with your pet.
Free Mini Pupcakes: Treats for your furry companions.
15% Off In-Store Treats: Enjoy discounts on all dog and cat treats during the event.
Raffle Drawings: Enter to win fabulous prizes.
🛍️ Featured Vendors
We’ve invited some of our favorite local friends to join the festivities—check out their booths before and after the parade!
✅ Zoomin Groomin – Mobile pet spa magic
🧁 Carolina Cupcakery – Donating sweet treats to share!
🌈 LGBT Life Center – Info, goodies, and community support
👧 That Bandana Girl – Custom pet flair you’ll adore
🐕 Greg Knows Dogs – Donated awesome swag for our gift bags
🐶 Dogtopia Ghent – Stop by and say hi to the daycare pros
🎁 Gift Basket Raffle
Stick around after the parade for your chance to win one of our paws-itively fabulous gift baskets, packed with goodies from some of our favorite local friends!
Pawsnickety Pets – A curated collection of our most-loved treats, toys, and pet care essentials to spoil your fur baby.
Karl the Pittie Dog – Karl’s bringing the charm with a bundle of pittie-approved favorites and a little local flair.
HRVA Pride – Celebrate community and inclusivity with a basket featuring prideful merch and surprises that show your support year-round.
NFK Candle Co. – Light up your home with a locally poured, pet-safe candle and other cozy goodies from this Norfolk favorite.
Entry is free—just show up, strut your stuff, and make sure to drop your name in the raffle bowl! Winners will be announced shortly after the parade, so don’t wander off too quickly.
❤️ Why We Celebrate
This annual event is our way of showing unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone, including our pets, can express themselves freely and joyfully.
📍Location: Pawsnickety Pets
957A W. 21st Street Norfolk, VA 23517 View on Google Maps
📣 Spread the Word!
Invite your friends, family, and fellow pet lovers to join the celebration. Let's make this year's Pride Pet Parade & Block Pawty the most memorable one yet!
No pet? No problem. Cheer from the sidelines, and soak in the good vibes. 😎
Pride Pet Parade by Team Pawsnickety
