The STROLL Hyde Park Pet Parade (paws down, the friendliest parade in Tampa) on October 18th, 2025
A free neighborhood event sponsored by:
and benefitting:
Donations
Our Pet Parade is a FREE event spotlighting The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB.) Click here (or the logo above) to make a donation. If possible, on the day of the event, please bring a clean old towel to donate to benefit the Surgical Team at HSTB.
Get ready to howl with laughter and join the most spooktacular pet parade in town, where furry creatures unleash their inner ghosts, goblins, and ghouls for a Halloween extravaganza that will make your funny bone tingle!
Calling all pet lovers and animal enthusiasts! Get ready for a spectacular celebration of furry friends and fantastic fun at the Hyde Park Pet Parade. Whether you have a playful pup, a sassy cat, or a cuddly critter, this event is your chance to show off your beloved companion in their most adorable costumes. Join us as we take over the streets with a dazzling display of creativity, laughter, and wagging tails. From hilarious hounds to purr-fectly charming felines, the Hyde Park Pet Parade is a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. So grab your pet's best attire, bring your sense of humor, and be a part of this unforgettable event that celebrates the unique bond between humans and their beloved pets. Get ready to paws-itively enjoy a day filled with laughter, joy, and endless cuteness at the Hyde Park Pet Parade!
Our Parade MC - Courtney Robinson
Courtney Robinson is an Emmy Award winning anchor currently anchoring the noon and 5 p.m. newscasts for 10 Tampa Bay.
Courtney was born and raised on Fort Bragg, N.C. Her father, the late LTC Craig Robinson served with Special Operations. A graduate of the West Point, he lost his life in 1994 after assuming command of the 501 st Command Support Group in Korea.
Courtney is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She came to Florida from Washington, D.C. where she reported for the ABC affiliate. Over her career, she’s reported on many national stories including the mass shooting at Virginia Tech, presidential elections and inaugurations, hurricanes, snowstorms, and countless issues impacting families.
In 2019, Courtney received an Emmy for her in-depth reporting on the lack of funding for pediatric cancer research. Her reporting in the investigative unit exposed on-going issues for military families living in homes with mold.
Courtney serves on the Board of Directors for High Risk Hope and the Advisory Boards for BabyCycle Diaper Bank and My Warrior’s Place. She also volunteers with many other local organizations including The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Remember Honor Support, the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida and St. John’s Episcopal Church and Parish Day School.
She and her husband Brad live in South Tampa with their two children Harper and Vincent and their yellow lab, Hanford.
