Portland - Over 250 beagles will strut their stuff at the Portland Holiday Inn. Scent work, agility, obedience, performance parade and more. Free; continues through Oct. 6. Details nbcspecialty.com.

Gresham - Cheer on Multnomah County Animal Services’ Pitties in Pink during annual parade in Gresham. Details MultCoPets.org.

Washougal - Fun and festive event at Reflection Plaza features food & drink, live music, pirate sword fights, dog parade, costume contests and more. Portion of proceeds benefit West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Details WCGHS.org.

Manzanita - Hundreds of dog lovers gather for coastal festival featuring local businesses, games, contests, demos, vendors, kid’s activities and a pet parade. Well-behaved dogs, cats and humans all welcome! Proceeds support Tillamook Animal Shelter and Animal Haven by the Sea. Details Muttzanita.com.

Portland - Enjoy an evening of great music, food, vendor booths and dog parade/costume contest. Details Bethany Village Centre's Facebook page.

Hillsboro - Dog and family-friendly event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter. Features fun and interactive K9 games, canine musical freestyle demo, costume contests, vendors, and a parade. Suggested donation. Event held at Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market; details WashingtonCountyPets.com or Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter's Facebook page.

Troutdale - Cheer on Multnomah County Animal Services’ Pitties in Pink during annual parade and say hello at informational booth afterwards in historic downtown Troutdale. Entertainment, food, music, kid's activities, and more. Portion of proceeds benefit MCAS. Details MultCoPets.org.

Woodburn - Entertaining event at Legion Park for all dog lovers features fun costume contests, hilarious games, parade of rescue dogs, and more. Details OregonBassetHoundRescue.com.

Portland - Volunteers and dogs will shine on the Pitties in Pink-themed parade float at the annual Starlight parade. Details MultCoPets.org. Details on the parade at RoseFestival.org.

Portland - Celebrating 150 years of the Oregon Humane Society, this year’s theme is Blast to the Past. Features pet-related vendors, photo booth, live music, food & drink, and the always anticipated Parade of Pugs. Event held at Portland Brewing Company Taproom; details OregonHumane.org.

Silverton - Since 1932, people of all ages walk their dogs, cats, chickens, horses, llamas, bunnies, and any other animal (even stuffed animals) in annual springtime event. Anyone can participate and there is no registration fee. Details SilvertonPetParade.com.

Manzanita - Hundreds of dog lovers gather for coastal festival featuring local businesses, games, contests, demos, vendors, kid’s activities and a pet parade. Well-behaved dogs, cats and humans all welcome! Proceeds support Tillamook Animal Shelter and Animal Haven by the Sea. Details Muttzanita.com.

Hillsboro - Dog and family-friendly event at the Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter. Features fun and interactive K9 games, canine musical freestyle demo, costume contests, vendors, and a parade. $5 suggested donation. Details WashingtonCountyPets.com or Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter's Facebook page.

Camas - Bring your furry friend to downtown Camas for fun, live music, contests, Mardi-Gras parade, ball pit filled with doggy treats, southern food, lots of laughs and much more! Well-behaved, leashed pets only. Details Downtown Camas First Friday's Facebook page.

Portland - See pugs on parade as they celebrate diversity. Starts at North Park Blocks near 8th & NW Davis ending at McCall Waterfront Park. Details PacificPugRescue.org.

Portland - From Phantom masks to Chicago sequins, this year’s theme is Pugs on Broadway featuring a parade, vendors, music, food and beverages. At MacTarnahan's Taproom; details OregonHumane.org.

Hundreds of dog lovers will gather for 8th annual festival featuring local businesses, games, contests, demos, kid's activities, pet parade, and more.  Well-behaved dogs, cats and their humans are welcome! Proceeds supports Tillamook Animal Shelter and Animal Haven by the Sea. Details Muttzanita.com.

Nature's Pet Market is turning 6 years old with an anniversary party/fundraiser for animal welfare groups in the community.  Festivities include sidewalk sale, KBZY live radio broadcast, pet parade, adoptable pets, contests, games, raffles, auction, live music, free samples, photo ops, kissing booth, cake, and so much more! Details Nature's Pet Salem Facebook page.

DoveLewis volunteers will scrub your dirty dog clean following the annual Multnomah Days parade.  Suggested donation $10 benefits DoveLewis.org.

Biggest fundraiser of the year for the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter is a dog and family-friendly event featuring fun and interactive K9 games, costume contests, vendors, doggie sno-cones, and a parade. $5 suggested donation. At Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace - Details WashingtonCountyPets.com or Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter's Facebook page.

Entertaining event for all dog lovers at Settlemeier Park in Woodburn, OR!  Fun costume contests, hilarious games, and parade of rescue dogs. Details OregonBassetHoundRescue.com.   

From Jedis to Siths, this year’s theme pays homage to all things Star Wars as Pugs fill the streets for annual event and parade. Vendors, music, food and beverages. Entry fee benefits OHS. At Portland Brewing Co. Taproom - Details OregonHumane.org.

Spring means it's Pet Parade time in Silverton, OR!  Come be a part as a participant or spectator.  Event has been held since 1932 with people of all ages walking with their dogs, cats, chickens, horses, llamas, bunnies and any other animal (even stuffed animals) that they love. Anyone can participate and there is no registration fee. Details SilvertonPetParade.com.

Cheer on our veterans and Multnomah County Animal Services’ Pitties in Pink during annual parade.  Details MultCoPets.org.

Cheer on Multnomah County Animal Services’ Pitties in Pink during annual parade in Gresham. Details MultCoPets.org.