How do I sign up for next year? Pre-register online until May 18th or register the day of at 8am in De La Guerra Plaza.
How do I become a sponsor or a vendor? Call Big Dogs and ask for the Parade Chairman.
What is the Parade date? June 2, 2007
How many year’s have you been doing the Parade? This is our 13th year.


Why does Big Dogs do this event? To raise money for the Big Dog Foundation.
Who gets the money? Big Dog Foundation beneficiaries are charities that help dogs, kids, and dogs that children. For a list of charities, visit the Big Dog Foundation website or booth.


Where do I get my Goodie bag and T-shirt? At the 2 Big Dog tents in the front row of the vendors.
What time does the Festival end? After the awards are over around 1:30pm.
What time are the awards given out? Parade winners are announced around 1pm.
What is the name of the band? TBD
Where do I redeem my Judges Choice Awards? At the Big Dog Foundation Booth, which is the Big Dog tent in front of the kid’s area.
What are some of the prizes I can win? Prizes include, but aren’t limited to Big Dog gift certificates, dog beds, plaques, magazine subscriptions, Big Dog limited edition large stuffed animals, Travel Bags, and Custom Parade award jars.
What are the contests?
Best in Parade Best School Festival Contest- TBD
President's Choice Best Business Festival Contest- TBD
Best Costume Best Charity Festival Contest- TBD
Most Humorous
Where do I sign up for the Parade judging? You are automatically signed up when you sign up for the Parade.
Where do I sign up for the Festival judging? In front of the large Big Dog inflatable to the right of the stage.


What else has Big Dogs & the Big Dog Foundation done to help charities? Operation Santa Paws happens every Christmas. We donate thousands of clothing items, toys, and cash to charities. Big Dogs held Operation Rescue Dog and donated $100,000 to charities directly involved in post 9/11 events and Operation Rescue Dog II which aided Hurricane Katrina victims.
Does Big Dogs make donations to local organizations? The Big Dog Foundation can make cash donations to charities, and Big Dog Sportswear makes product donations only. Send donation requests at least 60 days before your event to 121 Gray Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101…Attn: Donations
Who’s your CEO? Andy Feshbach
Where are the closest Big Dogs stores? Santa Barbara (corner of State and Yanonali, across from the train station), Pismo Beach and Camarillo. To find any other stores in the US, go to www.bigdogs.com and use our store locator.