Sunday Streets “Dog Show” | Tenderloin

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“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (2025)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program.

From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of political division and economic uncertainty, Sunday Streets provides the blueprint for everyday people to build community, steward their public spaces, and foster collective safety and well-being for all neighbors.

Sunday Streets 2025 Season Schedule

• June 15th – Tenderloin Community Block Party, 12pm-4pm
• July 20th – Mission Mile Long Event, 11am-4pm
• August 24 – Bayview Community Block Party, 12pm-4pm
• September 21st – Western Addition Community Block Party, 12pm-4pm
• October 5 – South of Market Community Block Party, 12pm-4pm
• October 19 – Excelsior Mile Long Event, 11am-4pm
• October 19 – Phoenix Day – City-wide Neighborhood Block Parties

Sunday Streets take place in diverse neighborhoods across the City, including the Tenderloin, Mission, Excelsior, Bayview, Western Addition, and South of Market. Each event features fun free active play games, cultural performances, health resources, live music and more with the goal of connecting San Franciscans on car-free open streets. Sunday Streets invites local residents, neighborhood groups, faith-based organizations, businesses and more to join the community planning meetings that shape the day.

Launched after the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix Day unites residents on a block to build relationships, knowledge, and concrete plans to help each other when things go wrong. With free event technical assistance and block party permit sponsorship, neighbors in every district can take action in creating safer streets and resilient communities.

Sunday, September 23, 2018
“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (2025)

Fair doggies of the Tenderloin–who has the hautest paws on the pavement? Participate in the Tenderloin Dog Show at Sunday Streets on September 23rd to find out.

 Tenderloin residents will be flaunting fur to highlight just how important companion animals are and to celebrate the unique and sweet relationships between them.

Walk your pup in the Tenderloin Museum’s runway show to compete for such superlative titles as “best dressed,” “wildest hairdo,” “biggest bark,” and “kindest eyes.” Judges will have plenty of praise and tasty treats to share.

In addition to spotlighting the most fabulous mutts on the block, this pet pageant is an opportunity to raise awareness for organizations serving the pet community such as SFSPCA, PAWS, and VET SOS.

Come learn about resources and services available to you and your pet, or if you are able, sign up to contribute to or volunteer for these organizations that ensure those who have companion creatures can care for them.

In its heyday post 1906 earthquake, the Tenderloin’s finest dining establishments were called The Pup and The Poodle Dog, monikers that foreshadow the current popularity of pooches in the TL and the stylistically innovative cuts and coats we see on the street every day. That said, the Tenderloin Dog Show isn’t some pedigree’d Kennel Club affair; our pups will be unbenched and uninhibited, ready to strut their stuff and be their best selves.

Cute, charismatic dogs who are on a leash, comfortable in crowds, and friendly to both other canines and humans are encouraged to sign up in advance via email (to info@tenderloinmuseum.org) or at the Tenderloin Museum’s table/pet-palace at Sunday Streets (Ellis St. between Hyde and Leavenworth). All dogs welcome regardless of address! Sunday Streets is from 11 am to 4 pm; the dog show kicks off at 2 pm. Stay tuned for more details.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.