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Mardi Paw March
Lake Sumter Landing
Feb 13, 2026
3:00 PM
FREE
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Join us for this year’s Mardi Paw March. A Mardi Gras Themed pet walk around the square benefiting Your Humane Society SPCA. You must Register your dog to participate, human companions free.
All contestants must be registered to participate in the walk.
Registration Opens: December 1 Cost: $20 Registration | $10 per additional dog Additional pets include participation in the walk only.
Your registration includes: • Participation in the Pet Walk • Entry into the Costume Contest • Mardi Paw Swag Bag
The stroll will begin on Canal Streetat Thai Ruby, heading North towards the square. At the Canal Street and Old Mill Run intersection, registrants will turn right, complete a lap around the square, then proceed to the stage.
Unauthorized vehicles will not be permitted to enter the staging area or enter the parade route at any time.
The Mardi Paw March is rain or shine. In the event of a severe storm, we may hold until the storm passes and then resume the event.
Dog owners must comply with all Sumter County ordinances/laws including those surrounding leashes.
We reserve the right to ask you/your group to leave.
2026 Mardi Gras Festival
Check out this year’s Mardi Gras Festival featuring Food, Music, Games and so much more… Coming to the Lake Sumter Landing Market Square on Feb 13, 2026