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 WITH PET-THEMED WEEKLY STROLL THE STREET EVENTS AND DOG DAY OF SUMMER CELEBRATION

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Philadelphia, PA - Manayunk Development Corporation celebrates the region's pets with a month-long celebration for Manayunk Pet Month and National Dog Month. Each and every Thursday in August (8, 15, 22, 29). Manayunk presents Stroll the Street with pet-themed activities starting at 5:00pm. The Stroll the Street program is now in its 9th year and will include a doggie fashion show, pet bandana making, canine caricatures, pup cup buffet, MNYK Artbox, interactive installations, musical performances and food/drink specials from Manayunk restaurants and bars. The grand finale of the month is Manayunk's Dog Day of Summer celebration on Saturday, August 17th, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, with a variety of pet-friendly vendors, adoptions, treats, activities, and more all along Main Street Manayunk. Dog Day of Summer and dog-themed Stoll the Street weekly events are open to the community with no charge to attend. Food, drink and shopping are pay-as-you-go. Both Stroll and Dog Day are throughout Manayunk, and are not closed street events.

DOG DAY OF SUMMER

Pet-friendly vendors, activities, adoptions, and more will entertain Manayunk’s four-legged friends and their owners. Manayunk's Dog Day of Summer is back on Saturday, August 17 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The day, celebrating the neighborhood’s ever growing canine community, will bring a variety of pet-friendly vendors, adoptions, treats, activities, and more all along Main Street Manayunk. Dog Day of Summer is an open no-charge community event. It is not a street closed event.

Throughout the day, dogs, big and small, can test their strength as they weave their way through cones, hurdles, and doggie seesaws at the Puppy Park & Agility Course on Cotton Street. Also on Cotton Street will be Dan’s Toonz Caricatures who will be sketching portraits of dogs and dog parents throughout the day along with the Peanut Butter Puppy Paint Station where dogs will get to channel their inner artist with their very own pet-friendly craft. Owners will be able to take home the memories at the Dog Day Photo Booth at Canal View Park (4418 Main Street), and can expect treats and pup-cups will be flowing and plentiful.

“We take pride in the fact that Manayunk has such a growing and active canine community, and each August, we like to celebrate that fact,” said Caitlin Marsilii, Manayunk Development Corporation’s Events Coordinator. “This event not only brings a day full of fun for dogs and dog parents, but it shines light on local shelters, pet-centric organizations, and small businesses.”

In addition to over twenty vendors up and down the street, various Manayunk businesses will be participating in the event. Restaurants will host food and drink specials for the Dog Day “Yappy Hour” while other businesses will host sales, specials, curated collections, and in-store activities and giveaways!

Participating Manayunk Businesses:

City of Paws Pet Care - Starting 11:00am
Puppy pool party, giveaway bags to first 50 customers, Brixxy & Co. Bandana pop-up, pet food vendors, pet photography, and more.

Pet-Friendly Dog Bakery - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Doggie Bandana and Tank Top Dye Activity ($10-$15).

Pet-Friendly Dog Bakery - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Mural unveiling with new butterfly selfie mural in the play yard with an all day pool party with sprinklers, toys, free pup cups, and samples of new dog beers, wines, and seltzers.

Pet-Friendly Dog Bakery - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Paw Print Activity where pups will leave a permanent paw print on Pet-Friendly’s planters. All participants will receive a 10% coupon on their next purchase.

Bark Social - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Sip and paint at Pet Portrait Painting. No artistic ability or experience is required. Each canvas will be pre-sketched. Pre-registration is required here.

Lucky's Last Chance - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Pet-friendly ball pits, bubble machines, glamour shots, and more on Conarroe St.

Bark Play Love - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Giveaways, swag, & more!

Walk this Way & Orbit Art Gallery - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Dog swag, frisbee giveaways, and a full display of gog prints by Ryan Fowler

All Canines Dog Training -11:00am to 4:00pm
Promotional table

The Animedic - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Ice cream pup cups and promotional table

Chabaa Thai Bistro & Yanako - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Day-of special for pets and pet parents

Cresson Inn Manayunk - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Yappy Hour appetizer and drink specials

Mia Ragazza - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Yappy Hour special featuring Titos

The Goat’s Beard - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Yappy Hour special featuring Titos

Additional participating vendors will include:
The Ruff House Dog Center
Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency
Lovable Lucy LLC
Char and Whiskers
The Sparkly Puppy Butt
Mark’s Happy Pets
The Laurels
Alisan Road Mercantile
Scenthound
Sweet Nostalgia Scents
Philadelphia's Paws & Claws
M&M Mobile Bar

More merchants and vendors to be announced. Stroll and Dog Day are open to the public, and activities are no charge, with food, drink and shopping pay-as-you-go.

For a full list and more information about Dog Day of Summer, visit www dot manayunk dot com/events/dog-day-of-summer.html

AUGUST STROLL THE STREET

Stroll the Street is back with live music, local artists, happy hour specials, shopping deals, and more all while leaning into Manayunk’s creative community.  Manayunk’s Stroll the Street returns for its ninth year Thursday nights this summer starting at 5:00pm through August 29th. All August dates are pet themed to celebrate Manayunk Pet Month (and National Dog Month). Main Street Manayunk will come alive with live music, local artists & vendors, happy hour specials, and shopping deals all while leaning into the neighborhood’s creative community. Back again this year is the MNYK Artbox which will host art demos, interactive installations, musical performances, a doggie fashion show, and more. The event is free to the public and spans from Green Lane to Shurs Lane in collaboration with Manayunk’s many businesses. Stroll the Street is not rain or shine. Updates regarding weather and schedule changes can be found on their website. August is themed “Pet Month” with pet-friendly vendors, organizations, and activities.

Throughout Stroll the Street, Manayunk will host 15+ artisan vendors each night including everything from jewelry, art, vintage clothing, gourmet hot sauce, candles, pet treats, and more. Musicians will perform up and down Main Street at spots like Canal View Park, Ring Street, in alleyways, and out front of various businesses. Stroll the Street specific food, drink, and shopping specials will be listed on Manayunk.com each week, and Cotton Street will host rotating MNYK Artbox activations throughout the summer tying in with monthly themes.

Merchant Specials for August

Winnie's Manayunk - Varied weekly themes food/drink specials tying in with arts, music, and pet month

Fat Lady Brewing - weekly live music and drink specials

Jake's & Cooper's Wine Bar and Wine Shop - free wine tasting on Stroll the Street nights and 10% off all wines tasted

Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory - Made-to-order ice cream sandwiches with cookies by local bakers at My Sweet Gluttony

The Brass Tap - weekly promotion beer specials. $5 Hofbrau drafts, $20 for 6 miller lite bottles (buckets)

La Roca - live music and lots of food and drink specials. $8 LunaAzul margaritas, $6 High Noons, $5 beef taquito, and $10 Gringo Tacos

Blondie - weekly drink specials

Bayou Bar & Grill - half priced appetizers from 4-7PM and $10 Large Titos Strawberry Lemonade. Mini cornhole outside, and Quizzo starting at 8PM.

Cactus Cantina - $3 tacos, $5 burritos, and $5 margaritas

Lucky's Last Chance - Tropic Thunder Coconut Cocktails and Cinnamon Sugar Fried Oreos with Buttercream dipping sauce

ucky's Last Chance - Tropic Thunder Coconut Cocktails and Cinnamon Sugar Fried Oreos with Buttercream dipping sauce

The Rook - $8 Specialty Cocktails on Thursday Stroll nights (from 6-9PM).

The Cresson Inn - Outdoor seating, DJ entertainment, and live music on select nights. $6 pitchers of beer. Food/drink specials.

City of Paws Pet Care - Staying open late until 8PM. Weekly specials during Pet Month

PA Realtor Christine Ertz | Real of Pennsylvania - Pop-up vendor each week

dtxfy Sauna Studio - $10 for a 10 - minute massage, 10% off retail, and $10 off packages!
Creative Collective - Neighborhood Portraits offered for a discounted price

Minor Details - Extended store hours every Thursday until 8pm. Special activities on select Thursdays.

Philadelphia Runner - weekly discounts and weekly group runs at 6:30PM

Vibe Philly Events - Handmade crafts

The Wall Cycling - Thursdays at 5:30 PM, Spin & Sculpt classes will be $15 for walk-ins

Manayunk.com - Manayunk swag & giveaways

MNYK Artbox

Stroll the Street’s newest addition is the MNYK Artbox! Added in 2023, the mini-stage stationed on Cotton Street hosts art demos, interactive activities, and unique musical performances. This year, the MNYK Artbox will welcome a tufting demo, community paint night, drum circle, jazz band, open mic night, doggie fashion show, and more. All details and full schedule can be found at https://manayunk.com/events/stroll-the-street.html  

MNYK Murals & Alleyways:

While taking a stroll, visitors are invited to explore the alleyways of Manayunk decorated with vibrant lights and art installations. Gay Street is home to 15+ hanging rainbow umbrellas while Station Street feels more like a garden with hanging leaves, twinkling lights, and succulent paintings adorning the fence. There’s a surprise waiting around almost every corner, and in addition to the alleyways, Manayunk is also home to 30+ murals. So, grab some ice cream on historic Main Street and feel free to explore all of Manayunk’s murals and alleyways. It’s a perfect photo-op!

MNYK Alleyways: Conarroe Street, Gay Street, Station Street, and Ring Street

MNYK Murals: For a list of all murals and their stories, see
www dot manayunk dot com/community/murals-of-manayunk.html

August Pet Month Weekly Happenings at Stroll the Street
(Pet-Specific Vendors & Puppy Agility Course All Month Long)

August 8th - Doggie Fashion Show with Roberto Negrin: Award winning pet fashion designer, TV personality, and animal advocate, Roberto Negrin, will take over the MNYK Artbox and host a doggie fashion show with local rescues. All original designs, the doggie outfits are sure to wow Manayunk visitors. Guests are encouraged to bring their pets dressed to impress as the night will also host a canine costume contest, and lucky winners might just receive Manayunk swag and gift certificates.

August 15th - Pet Bandana Making with Portable Picasso: Strollers can gift their furry friends a customized, handmade bandana. Portable Picasso will provide bandanas and art supplies to help deck out your pet.

August 22nd - Canine Caricatures: All night long, Dan’s Toonz will be sketching portraits of pet parents and their furry friends. Stop by Cotton Street to take home the memory - caricature style!

August 29th - Pup Cup Buffet: Visitors and their dogs can make their way on down to Cotton Street for a complimentary Pup Cup Buffet. The buffet menu will include toppings like peanut butter & bacon treats, all natural peanut butter, and more!  

“Stroll has quickly become a fun, hyperlocal event in Manayunk highlighting the community, local businesses and vendors, and artists,” said Caitlin Marsilii, Events Coordinator of the Manayunk Development Corporation (MDC). “We’re really excited to lean into the neighborhood’s creative side in creating community driven art projects, performances, and concerts. All are welcome to paint, sing, play, or dress up their dog on the MNYK Artbox!”  

For a full list of activities and more details about Summer Stroll's Dog Themed Events, visit www dot manayunk dot com/events/stroll-the-street.html

ABOUT MANAYUNK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:

The Manayunk Development Corporations (MDC) is a nonprofit corporation with both a primary business development mission and a cooperating community development mission. As a business development organization, MDC takes primary responsibility for the management, promotion, and positive business development of the Main Street business district. As a community development corporation, MDC cooperates with other civic and community organizations in the Manayunk area to plan and carry out community programming and physical improvement projects of interest to both businesses and residents in Manayunk.  www dot manayunk dot com