Multiple US Cities Host Annual Dog Days of Summer Festivals

Various communities across the U.S. are celebrating the 'Dog Days of Summer' with events that combine art, dance, pet-friendly activities, and community engagement. Morgantown, West Virginia, hosted an Arts Walk featuring over 40 vendors and local artists, fostering community spirit. Reno, Nevada, held a free three-night Dog Days of Summer Dance Festival at the Pioneer Center, featuring local dance companies and a Pup Parade fashion show benefiting the SPCA of Northern Nevada. Charleston County Parks offered dog-exclusive waterpark sessions to let pets swim and play safely as summer ends, with strict health and safety guidelines for participants. Renfrew’s Downtown BIA organized a family event featuring games, a dog show, pet portraits, and a pet-focused sidewalk sale. Meanwhile, Denver's Larimer Square hosted a free Dog Days of Summer party with live music, cooling zones for dogs, giveaways, and a pop-up adoption event, coinciding with a grand opening celebration by a local Western wear outfitter.