Marbella’s Family Dog Day is back with fancy dress contest, live music and Triple A Charity fundraising

Families and their four-legged friends can join an evening of fun as Marbella’s popular Family Dog Day is returning on Saturday, July 25. A night full of entertainment, community spirit and support for animal welfare taking over Plaza de Toros.

Family event returns to Plaza de Toros

Fancy an evening out where you can take your pet with you? Marbella Town Hall has again put themselves behind another Dia del Perro en Familia (Family Dog Day), organised by the Plaza de Toros Neighbourhood Association. Activities will begin at 8pm on Saturday, July 25, at the children’s park in the Plaza de Toros neighbourhood, where residents are invited to attend with their furry friends.

Councillor Enrique Rodriguez described the gathering as an established summer event that attracts visitors from across the local area. He said the initiative encourages respect for public spaces, raises awareness of animal welfare and brings neighbours together in a family-friendly setting.

Costume contest, live music and family entertainment

Those joining the event will get the chance to enjoy a canine exhibition, a pet fancy dress competition, children’s entertainment, a bouncy castle, live music, courtesy of Las Hermanas Cervera, raffle draws with a variety of prizes and to top it all off a food and drink bar selling a full range of reasonably priced refreshments. Gift packs will also be given out by the town’s health department to people attending with their dogs.

Dogs will be permitted inside the park for the event, despite the usual restrictions. Note, the water play area will remain closed and fenced off throughout the evening for hygiene and safety reasons.

Triple A charity appeal

Triple A will host a charity information stand where visitors can learn more about the organisation’s fantastic work and make donations to support abandoned animals. Neighbourhood association president Rafael Jimenez said the event was created to encourage positive relationships between dog owners and other residents. Organisers are hoping for another well-supported evening that brings together fun, family entertainment and fundraising. For more information visit the Marbella town hall website.