Paws For Celebration: Beloved Dog Show Returns After Decade

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Hundreds of tail-wagging participants gathered at London's Brockwell Park for canine catwalk competitions, rescue dog parades, and plenty of adorable chaos.

May 5, 2026

Updated: May 5, 2026, 5:06 am EDTPublished: May 5, 2026, 5:06 am EDT

Eli and her dog Enrique attend Brockwell Bark Dog Show, at Brockwell Park on Monday,May 4, 2026, in London. The show had taken a decade-long hiatus.
(Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

After a decade-long hiatus, South London's Brockwell Park was transformed once again Monday into the site of one of the most dog-lightful celebrations of doggos, root vegetables and bad puns you can imagine as owners and their dogs attended the Brockwell Bark Dog Show, a long-beloved fundraiser for the Blue Cross Victoria animal hospital.

The day's festivities included a fancy dress "Canine Catwalk," a rescue dog parade and a competition for dog-themed vegetable sculptures. Here are some of the delightful photos taken during the day's festivities.

Owners and their dogs attend Brockwell Bark Dog Show on Monday, May 4, 2026, in London. Proceeds from the show go to Blue Cross Victoria animal hospital.
(Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

Events at the Brockwell Bark Dog Show include a fancy dress "Canine Catwalk" and rescue dog parade, and culminates in "Best in Show."
(Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

Owners and their dogs attend Brockwell Bark Dog Show, at Brockwell Park on Monday, May 4, 2026, in London.
(Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

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