Veronica Jhon hugs her dog “Junie” during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Beagle-hound mix puppies play in a pen during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Pet lovers walk their dogs during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Taz the dog, dressed as “The King of Pawp” won the pet contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Ericka Cotton, left, conducts her dog, “Ellington” who portrays “Ellington Duke and the Cool Katz” during the pet costume contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Dog lovers pose for a picture during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A young girl hugs her dog during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
“Pork Chop” the dog pulls a hot dog cart during the pet costume contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The dogs “Luna” and “Oscar” are pulled in a cart that is designed in the theme of “Jurassic Bark” in the pet costume contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
FL Rep. Anna Eskamani laughs as she serves as a judge for the pet costume contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Dog lovers and their pets gather during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Charlie the dog enjoys the sights and smells during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A young boy enjoys the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Four dogs ride in a wagon during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Spectators are delighted as they watch the pet contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Kids watch the pet costume contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Dog lovers gather with their pets for a group photo during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
REO the dog is dressed as a rock star during the pet contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Nicole Negron pampers her dog Heineken during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A dog rides in a wagon in regal comfort during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Madi Sparks, left, and her three dogs: “Pepper, Buster and Pee Wee” prepare for their moment in the pet contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Dog lovers gather with their pets during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Taz the dog is dressed in the “Thriller” video theme as he in costume for the pet contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Pity the Fool! The dog named “Mr. T Rex” portrays “Mr. T” in the dog costume contest during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
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Veronica Jhon hugs her dog “Junie” during the Paws in the Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in Orlando on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hundreds attended the popular event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)