WALK YOUR DOG IN WIENERPALOOZA; DOG PARADE RAISES MONEY ON JAN. 18

a group of people walking dogs down a street
Key West’s annual Wienerpalooza dachshund parade, shown here in 2023, will take place this year on Saturday, Jan. 18, starting at noon at the Custom House and ending at Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon. Participants include longhaired and shorthaired dachshunds as well as ‘wiener-dog wannabes’ representing other breeds. ROB O’NEAL/Florida Keys News Bureau

Key West’s annual Wienerpalooza dog parade and fundraiser will step off at noon on Saturday, Jan. 18. Participants are asked to meet in front of the Custom House, 281 Front St., at 11:30 a.m. Pet portraits by photographer Rob O’Neal will begin at 11:45 a.m. 

The walking route is kept brief to cater to the dachshunds’ short legs. It starts at the Custom House and ends at Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon, 409 Caroline St., where a party will follow, including raffles and drink specials.

All dachshunds and “wiener dog wannabes” are invited to participate wearing their classic fur coats, or other clothing, accessories or costumes. One perennial favorite is a dachshund dressed as a hot dog.  

The event raises money for Luci’s Fund, which helps homeless dogs and the groups that rescue and care for them. More information is at doggieparade.com or from Ben Hennington at 305-304-1232.