![]() ![]() Learn more about Hollywood Feed at and /hwfeed. Hollywood Feed proudly stands by its brand promise: If your pet doesn’t love it or if you don’t love it, we will gladly replace or refund it. Consistently ranking atop consumer choice awards in the markets it serves, Hollywood Feed and its family of brands have been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers for 2022 (ranking #1 in the pet care category), Best Pet Supply Stores by Dallas A-List, Best Pet Store by The Memphis Flyer, Best Self Atlanta Magazine's Best Pet Store, Best Pet Food and Supplies in the Best of Denton County Awards, and Best New Business by Cary Living Magazine in North Carolina. ĪBOUT HOLLYWOOD FEED: Hollywood Feed serves pets, their owners, caretakers and communities in 180 stores across 19 states. Judges will award dog costume contest winners at 12:00 noon. This event will feature dog costume contest with prizes Hollywood Feed giveaways dog caricatures food trucks a dog parade and live music from the Mighty Souls Brass Band. WHERE: Overton Bark Dog Park at Overton Park (2080 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104)ĮVENT INFO: Join us on Saturday, February 25 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Overton Bark Dog Park for Mardi Growl, presented by Hollywood Feed and Overton Park Conservancy. WHEN: Saturday, February 25 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ![]() Some of the food trucks there were CJ’s Tacos and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream.WHAT: Mardi Growl 2023 presented by Hollywood Feed and Overton Park Conservancy After a long day of shopping and parading around, pets and owners could stop to have a bite to eat at nine different food trucks. Retail vendors like Southern Style Boutique and Sun Tan City were also at the event. The vendors’ list also goes beyond just animal welfare vendors. Some of the veterinary vendors were Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley and Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association. There were more than 80 vendor booths set up in Market Square. Anytime there is a dog event somewhere we go and take our dog,” spectator Lisa Ownby said. We knew we were coming last night so we fixed up our dog’s collar. “We have been coming to Mardi Growl for several years. We hope all pet lovers will come celebrate with us and support our mission to ‘find a home for every pet, says Janet Testerman, chief executive officer of Young-Williams Animal Center. There were other resources at the event, for instance: rabies vaccines and microchipping. Mardi Growl 2019, presented by Merchants of Beer, features a pet-friendly parade beginning at 11 a.m., along with a festival on Market Square from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For example, the dog who showed the most Volunteer pride was awarded the prize for “Best Vol spirit.” Also, pet owners could participate in some of the contests, such as the “Pet/Owner Look-a-like” contest, which encouraged participants to wear matching outfits with their dogs. Participants had the opportunity to enter several contests. “This year, the goal is to amplify this and reach out to get more people.” “The event always strives to lift up the community and do the best they can to get awareness for the dogs,” Broyles said. Natalie Broyles, a volunteer coordinator for the event, explained Young-Williams’ goal for this year’s event. The annual parade started on Willow Avenue, and by noon, participants arrived in Market Square for a variety of contests and booths to shop at. Several sponsors had booths for people to visit throughout the event. Along with Merchants of Beer, there were many other sponsors that made this event possible. Mardi Growl is an annual dog parade and pet festival that benefits the Young-Williams Animal Center. Spectators, coordinators and participants crowded the streets of Downtown Knoxville on March 7 for the 13th annual Mardi Growl event. ![]()
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