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San Juan Capistrano Kids Pet Parade Guide Saturday February 21 2026.
Saturday February 21 2026: Pet Parade Animal Rescue Expo at Historic Town Center Park
Free Signups start at 10:00am and Parade starts at 11:30am
Pet Parade Categories
Children between the ages of 5 – 12 can compete for:
Best Team Costume (owner and pet)
Best Domestic / Household Pet
Best Exotic Pet
Best Barnyard / Farm Animal
Best Bird
Kid At Heart (for our seniors and their beloved pet)
Ride the Metrolink to San Juan Capistrano Pet Parade!
Historic Town Center Park is located at 31806 El Camino Real in San Juan Capistrano
Saturday February 21 2026: Pet Parade Animal Rescue Expo at Historic Town Center Park
Signups start at 10:00am and Parade starts at 11:30am
Saturday March 7 2026: El Presidente Ball
6:00pm-10:00pm at El Adobe de Capistrano
Wednesday March 18 2026: Fiesta Grande at Swallows Inn
6:00pm-9:00pm
Friday March 20 2026: Hoos’ Gow Day
9:00am-4:00pm: The Streets of Downtown San Juan Capistrano
Friday March 20 2026: Frog Jumping Contest at Los Rios Park
4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday March 21 2026: Swallows Day Parade
11:00am-1:00pm in Downtown San Juan Capistrano
Saturday March 21 2026: Mercado Street Fair
9:00am-5:00pm at Historic Town Center (HTC) Park in downtown San Juan Capistrano
Times and Dates are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer for the most up to date information