Dozens of dogs and hundreds of humans turned out Saturday for the first of three free monthly outdoor brunch gatherings in San Francisco.
Dog Days of Summer featured a costume contest, giveaways, product demonstrations and adoption opportunities at the Crossing at East Cut, 200 Folsom St.
The event included brunch items and beverages from East Cut restaurants, as well as DJs spinning classic disco, soul and funk jams for people and their pets to dance to.
The inaugural Dog Days of Summer drew more than 500 people, said Katy Birnbaum, founder and CEO of Into the Streets, a small business that specializes in outdoor civic and cultural events that emphasize community engagement.
The gathering was held on International Dog Day, which seeks to raise awareness about adopting animals from rescue shelters and promotes bonding between humans and pets.
Dog Days of Summer will be repeated from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 30 and Oct. 28 at the Crossing at East Cut. The September gathering will feature different performers, DJs and vendors, and will conclude with a pet parade, Birnbaum said.
For more information, visit intothestreetssf.com/dogdays.
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