Young-Williams Animal Center invites you to our 15th Annual Mardi Growl Pet Parade & Festival on March 5, 2022! Your favorite pet pawty is back and better than ever! Join us on Saturday, March 5th to parade through downtown Knoxville, check out the best of the best in pet costumes and end at our Pet Festival at World’s Fair Park! ... Read More
Unleash your creativity – enter the Mardi Growl T-shirt Design Contest! Are you the next Paw-casso or Andy War-howl? Submit your original artwork through February 6, 2023 for the chance to be featured on this year's Mardi Growl T-shirt! The winner will receive a plaque; Young-Williams Animal Center swag including a T-shirt, cap, tote bag and mug; $50 Amazon gift ... Read More
Save the Date: Our 16th Annual Mardi Growl is coming to World’s Fair Park on Saturday, March 4, 2023! Young-Williams Animal Center invites you to Knoxville’s favorite pet parade and party on March 4, 2023. Our famous pet parade will kick off in the Old City at 11 a.m. and travel on foot to World’s Fair Park. Register your pet ... Read More
Save the Date: Our 18th Annual Mardi Growl is coming to World’s Fair Park on Saturday, March 1, 2025! Calling all pet owners, animal welfare advocates, and people searching for a fun family-friendly time! Young-Williams Animal Center invites you to the 18th annual Mardi Growl – Knoxville’s favorite pet parade and party – on March 1, 2025. Our famous pet ... Read More
19th Annual Mardi Growl Saturday, March 7, 2026 Mardi Growl is one of our favorite traditions and benefits the more than 11,000 pets that need care annually at Young-Williams Animal Center. Show off your creativity and pet’s personality by competing in costume contests, shop from local vendors and celebrate our shared love for pets. Mardi Growl not only raises funds ... Read More
