Gather your furry friends and come out to Operation Kindness’ Dog Day Afternoon – the largest festival in Dallas celebrating dogs and the people who love them. This year Operation Kindness will celebrate their 40th anniversary at the annual free event.

The event will be featuring:

•       “Mutt Midway” with dozens of vendors selling a wide variety of pet-related merchandise, puppy kissing booth and games with prizes
•       Canine contests for trophies and prizes including: Best Costume, Stupid Pet Tricks and Best Pooch Smooch, sponsored by Natural Balance Pet Foods
•       Food trucks selling an assortment of food and drinks including: Kona Ice, The Great Austrailian Meat Pie Company, Popstar Popsicles and many more
•       Goodie bags for the first 1,000 humans
•       Free “Ask the Vet” tent featuring City Vet Addison
•       Free microchipping for the first 125 dogs, sponsored by Pethealth Inc.
•       Doggie splash pools to beat the heat
•       World’s Largest Dog Cake