Charlotte gathers for Pet Palooza 2025

Humane Society of Charlotte's Pet Palooza 2025 is today at Truist Field in Uptown from 10am-3pm.

What to expect: A family-friendly festival with dogs in costumes, a photo booth, food trucks, a walk through Uptown, a pet-focused vendor market, and of course, lots of pets.

Context: This is Pet Palooza's 27th year. Proceeds support the Humane Society's programs, like sheltering and medical care.

If you go: Entry is $10. Kids 10 and under are free.

• The walk will kick off the festival at 10am.
• Find Truist Field at 324 S Mint St.

Yes, and: You can also support local shelter dogs by adopting or doing a daycation or staycation with CMPD Animal Care & Control, whose kennels are currently full.