Park Slope's 'Doggy Fashion Show' Returns

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN — A "doggy costume parade" is returning to Fifth Avenue in southern Park Slope next month.

Freddy's Bar, near 17th Street, will host the fourth annual fashion show on July 15. The street will be closed so that a stage, red carpet and onsite animal adoption center can be set up.

Dogs will waltz down the runway in their costumes and can win some prizes. The event is also organized by the Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District.

"This year we'll have an even higher stage to provide more space and superior pooch visibility plus a better sound system so no dog goes unheard," Freddy's owner Donald O'Finn said in a press release.

O'Finn also encouraged dog owners to not hold anything back.

"We encourage all contestants to work it, because you get only one entrance," he said. "There is no such thing as too extreme."

A portion of beer sales at Freddy's will be donated to The Sean Casey Animal Rescue.

The event marks the kick off of Park Slope Fifth Ave's "Summer Strolls" program. Fifth Avenue will be closed from 12th Street to 18th Street that night.

Aside from the dog fashion show, the festivities will include street vendors, a vintage car show, giant street chess and more.

Here's the full schedule for the fashion show, courtesy of Park Slope Fifth Avenue.

4 to 5:30 p.m.: Contestants and owners gather at the Red Carpet Station and pose in front of the Step and Repeat

6 p.m.: Doggy Fashion Show begins. First Place winner to receive coveted Xena Trophy with runners up awarded ribbons, medals and citations

7 p.m.: After Fashion Show Party with street performances by the all-star funk band The Push and Pull, featuring special guest Michael Cerveri. Festivities move inside at 9pm, live music from Brendan Eprile at 10pm, with food and drinks flowing till 4am.

Photos courtesy Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District