MORNING HEADLINES | South Carolina’s largest pet-friendly festival is back this weekend with live music, brews, a chili cook-off and all the oysters you can eat.
Charleston Animal Society’s Paws in the Park will take over Brittlebank Park in downtown Charleston from noon to 4 p.m. March 21, transforming the waterfront space into a celebration of animals, community and lifesaving impact.
Thousands of animal lovers will gather at the park for a high-energy afternoon. The musical lineup includes headliner FlashMob, which promises to get folks dancing with 1980s and ‘90s throwbacks of all genres. Before FlashMob, enjoy country tunes from Lauren Hall and salsa from Gino Castillo’s Cuban Cowboys.
Of course, at the heart of the event is Charleston Animal Society’s mission to bring people and pets together. The event will feature a dedicated adoption area, giving attendees the chance to meet dogs looking for their forever homes. Throughout the day, guests can also explore interactive mission moments highlighting the animal society’s programs, including foster care, spay and neuter services, education and the nationally recognized No Kill South Carolina initiative.
Wrapping up the afternoon is one of the most anticipated highlights — the chili cook-off, which features 25 local restaurants and teams serving up their best recipes for bragging rights and a good cause. Teams will raise funds for animals in need. Food trucks will also be on site for those not into chili, and a portion of proceeds will benefit Charleston Animal Society.
IF YOU WANT TO GO: March 21. Noon to 4 p.m. Tickets start at $40 ($50 day-of). Brittlebank Park. 185 Lockwood Blvd. Downtown. charlestonanimalsociety.org
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