GreenMarket Presents "Rovers in the Park" Dog Fashion Show
Published on February 18, 2025
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Meredith Westheimer
Phone: (561) 213-8192
Email: meredithw@themooreagency.com
Contact: Larry Ganns, Interim Director of Communications
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor's Office
Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Email: lganns@wpb.org
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West Palm Beach GreenMarket Celebrates Return of
Rovers in the Park Presented by Land Rover Palm Beach
Saturday, February 22, Starting at 10:30 a.m.
The tail-wagging event is back, inviting the public and their leashed pets to a dog fashion show.
Who: City of West Palm Beach
Local pet rescues, including:
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue
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Furry Friends Humane, Clinic & Ranch
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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
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Palm Beach County Division of Animal Care & Control
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Tri County Animal Rescue
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GTS Husky Rescue
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South Florida Mutt Rescue
Pet fashion show dogs accompanied by their owners.
Adoptable dogs from local rescues.
Pet-specific vendors with products and services.
Residents and visitors of all ages as spectators.
What: Dogs large and small will walk down the runway with their owners and handlers during the second annual Rovers in the Park presented by Land Rover Palm Beach at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket.
The fashion show will be a fun, tail-wagging, great time for the community to enjoy. The event will highlight local animal rescue organizations and encourage adoptions with adoptable pets on-site from the participating rescues. Spectators and their furry companions are invited to explore a variety of pet-related vendors and services, including an artist who can paint a portrait of their pet. Additionally, there will be a workshop where participants can learn to create personalized dog tags, providing a unique opportunity for customization and creativity.
Attendees are encouraged to shop at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket before and after the fashion show. The GreenMarket is currently in its 30th season, featuring more than 130 vendors, including 17 new ones. Vendors offer a diverse selection of fresh produce, freshly baked bread, meats and fish, desserts, and ready-to-enjoy breakfast and lunch options, among other items.
When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025
Where: Great Lawn 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Public Information: Admission to Rovers in the Park and the West Palm Beach GreenMarket is free. Dogs on short leashes are allowed. Parking is available in the City of West Palm Beach’s public garages, which are the Clematis, Banyan, City Center, Sapodilla and Evernia garages. The Banyan and Evernia garages are closest to the event and are subject to the City’s all-day weekend flat rate of $5. The City Center, Clematis and Sapodilla garages are free during market hours, with current parking rates in effect afterward. Those interested in arriving by boat can also take advantage of the City's free public docks. The Clematis Street Dock is the closest dock to the market.
For more information about the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, including a complete list of vendors and details on the weekly workshops, visit www.wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771) or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @thecityofwpb. Follow the GreenMarket on Instagram and Facebook @wpbgreenmarket. Follow the City’s events page @eventswpb.
Photo / Video Ops: Fashionable dogs parading down the catwalk; spectators of all ages enjoying and cheering for the show; pets finding their new furever homes through a multi-organization adoption event, and more!
Media Contact: Meredith Westheimer, reachable at meredithw@themooreagency.com or (561) 213-8192.
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Sponsors to date include West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Land Rover Palm Beach, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, Florida Blue, Nordic Tree Water, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, AYR Florida, Spa Wellness Services, SUNNY 107.9, NEW COUNTRY 103.1, WPB Magazine, West Palm Beach Food Tours, The Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, The Ben West Palm, Baby’s First Flush, Florida Prepaid, and WPBF 25.
About the City of West Palm Beach:
The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the region with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and/or LinkedIn. To keep up with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook.