Festive dogs celebrate the 2023 holiday season

A dog takes special interest in the photographer during the Lakeshore Holiday Parade, Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Manitowoc, Wis.

Kids pose for photos following the dog parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, as part of the Holidays are Sweeter in Van Meter festivities.

Carter Budzynski, left, and Megan Budzynski walk their dogs Bella and Elle through the annual Reindog Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Mount Adams.

Dogs dressed in festive attire interact down below their owners during the annual Reindog Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Mount Adams.

Kacey, owned by Heather Greer, of Versailles, Ky., wears lopsided reindeer antlers and is joined by fellow dogs Crumpet and London during the annual Reindog Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Mount Adams.

Suzanne Schicktanz, left, and Rick June, both of Mount Adams, hold dogs Cody and Sasha during the annual Reindog Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Mount Adams.

The Grinch (Genevieve Verwers) and Cindy Lou Who (Reagan Verwers) meet Arlo the Dog after the 5K Santa Run in the East Village in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Nearly 600 runners registered for the holiday event.

Allison Cumming with her dog Tuck at the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 10.

A dog dressed for Christmas is shown at a previous Holiday Hounds on Parade at Christmas in Ida. This year's Holiday Hounds on Parade is Dec. 2.

Dozens of dog owners walk the streets of Mount Adams with their festive pups during the annual Reindog Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Mount Adams.

A dog sports a Santa outfit during the Lakeshore Holiday Parade, Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Manitowoc, Wis.

Dogs with Cleveland Park Animal Hospital walk in the Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, signaling the beginning of the Holiday season in Greenville, SC.

Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Mon Sanyasi puts vermillion powder on Rocky during their celebration of Kukur Tihar on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Rocky, the Sanyasi’s dog, posts for the camera on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Families pose for photos following the dog parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, during Merry and Bright Night in Van Meter.

A dog on the float by the Anderson Red Fez Shrine Club during the Anderson Christmas Parade in Anderson, S.C. Sunday, December 3, 2023.

The Grinch rides his bike with his dog in tow. Hundreds of people attended the annual Ocala Christmas Parade Saturday night, December 9, 2023. Over 100 floats, clubs, bands and organizations took to the route that began at the intersection of SE 25th Avenue and Ft. King Street and moved North to E Silver Springs Blvd. It continued for 1.6 miles to NE 8th Avenue. This year’s theme was Christmas Around The World for the over 65 year old tradition.

Marion County Animal Services Volunteer Lisa Van Aken spends time with Beetlejuice, one of the adoptable dogs from MCAS. The Bring the Harvest Home 2023 food drive was held on the Ocala downtown square Friday morning December 1, 2023 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. People pulled through a line and dropped off non-perishable goods, baby items, canned goods and toiletries which will be distributed evenly between three local food banks, Brother’s Keeper, Salvation Army and Interfaith Emergency Services. The food will be shared with those in need during the holiday season.

Festive pups wait for the start of the dog parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, during Merry and Bright Night in Van Meter.

Sheboygan County K-9 dog Roca had a festive look during Shop with a Cop at Lakeshore Lanes, Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Sheboygan, Wis. Area law enforcement for the last 26 years have helped disadvantaged children be able to shop at Target for Christmas gifts for themselves or their family.

Community members pose for a photo before the start of the dog parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, during Merry and Bright Night in Van Meter.

Leonard Skynyrd, a New Hampshire resident spending time in Westchester County, fits his Coonhound named Swam Ace Man with a Christmas cap during the first annual Holiday Family Pet Photography event sponsored by the Veterinary Emergency Group at Rye Playland Dec. 3, 2023. The charity fundraiser, in which dog owners could have their pets photographed with Santa Claus, raised money to assist those who cannot afford veterinary bills. The Veterinary Emergency Group, which offers services 24 hours a day, has locations in over twenty states, with a Westchester County location on Tarrytown Road in White Plains.

Hundreds of dogs make waves, dive, swim, splash and romp about Sailfish Splash Waterpark during the ninth annual Santa Paws Holiday Pooch Plunge on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Stuart. The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast partnered with House of Hope and Sailfish Splash Waterpark to return the event this holiday season. Proceeds from the event go to shelter animals at the humane society in Palm City. Guests also donated pet essentials to benefit House of Hope clients.

A dog walks in the annual Black Mountain Christmas parade Dec. 2, 2023.

Community members pose for photos following the dog parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, during Merry and Bright Night in Van Meter.

Festive pups wait for the start of the dog parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, during Merry and Bright Night in Van Meter.

Emily Fontana of Rye sits her dog Captain on Santa's lap during the first annual Holiday Family Pet Photography event sponsored by the Veterinary Emergency Group at Rye Playland on Dec. 3, 2023.

Dolores Littlefield and her dog Sandy pose for a picture after Sandi, the world,s only 700-ton holiday sand tree was lit in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida on November 30, 2023.

Gingo, a Corgi mix, dressed for the occasion as he and his owner attended the first annual Holiday Family Pet Photography event sponsored by the Veterinary Emergency Group at Rye Playland Dec. 3, 2023.

A dog gets a photo made at Sandi, the world's only 700-ton holiday sand tree is lit to begin Holiday in Paradise in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida on November 30, 2023.

Wrinkles enjoys the adoption event Paws for the Holidays at Contagion Athletics. Texas Tech Veterinarian School and Amarillo Management & Welfare teamed up to work with homeless dogs to not only socialize the pets but also train them and perform needed lab work on them.

Hundreds of dogs make waves, dive, swim, splash and romp about Sailfish Splash Waterpark during the ninth annual Santa Paws Holiday Pooch Plunge on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Stuart. The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast partnered with House of Hope and Sailfish Splash Waterpark to return the event this holiday season. Proceeds from the event go to shelter animals at the humane society in Palm City. Guests also donated pet essentials to benefit House of Hope clients.

Community members pose for a photo before the start of the dog parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, during Merry and Bright Night in Van Meter.

Bankx the dog stops for a picture during the Holiday Promenade in the East Village of Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event features a tree lighting, Santa visit, story time with Mrs. Claus, free trolley rides, music by members of the Roosevelt Marching Band, winter games, and holiday shopping.