Subaru of Daytona Announced as Presenting Sponsor
Daytona Beach, FL – Brownie’s Mutt Strut, presented by Subaru of Daytona, returns to Riverfront Esplanade on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm, for a full day of family-friendly fun in support of the Halifax Humane Society.
Recognized as the largest community fundraising event of the year for Halifax Humane Society, Brownie’s Mutt Strut will welcome more than 2,000 people and 500+ dogs to downtown Daytona Beach for a day filled with canine competitions, live music, pet adoptions, and interactive activity zones — all benefiting homeless and injured animals in our community.
“We are thrilled to bring Brownie’s Mutt Strut back to the Riverfront Esplanade for an even bigger and more exciting celebration in 2026,” said Sean Hawkins, CAWA, CFRE, CEO of Halifax Humane Society. “Every tail wag and every person involved helps us provide lifesaving care to nearly 11,000 animals who turn to us each year for shelter, healing, and hope.”
NOT AN ORDINARY PET WALK!
The 2026 event features several exciting new additions:
Dock Dogs® Diving Competitions – The world-famous Dock Dogs® arena will splash down at Mutt Strut with thrilling dock-diving competitions, showcasing high-flying canine athletes competing for distance and height.
Daytona Disc Dogs Contests – Local favorites Daytona Disc Dogs will host high-energy frisbee demonstrations and contests, giving attendees the chance to see incredible canine athleticism up close.
Live Music on the Center Stage – “Are Friends Electric” will perform live on the main stage, keeping the energy high throughout the afternoon.
Guests can also explore six activity zones across the park, including a Pet Adoption Zone, vendor village, food truck rally, craft beer garden, and interactive dog activity areas where pups can run, splash, and play.
THE LIFESAVING SUBARU RAFFLE
The biggest addition to this year’s celebration is the Halifax Humane Society Lifesaving Subaru Car Raffle, made possible through the extraordinary generosity of Subaru of Daytona.
One lucky winner will drive away in a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek. This adventurous, all-wheel-drive SUV features a fuel-efficient 2.0L H-4 engine paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission, delivering an impressive 26 MPG city / 33 MPG highway. Rugged, stylish, and built for everything from city streets to weekend getaways, the Crosstrek is the ultimate grand prize.
Because the vehicle has been donated by Subaru of Daytona, 100% of raffle proceeds will directly benefit programs that help homeless, abused, and injured animals across Volusia County. Purchase your raffle tickets here: https://go.rallyup.com/subaruraffle.
Funds raised at Brownie’s Mutt Strut support critical programs, including public animal spay and neuter surgeries, pet adoption programs, specialty veterinary care for shelter pets, foster care for vulnerable animals, and Open Paw training initiatives that prepare shelter pets for lasting homes.
Vendor participation and sponsorship opportunities are available. Advance tickets, raffle entries, and event details can be found at events.halifaxhumanesociety.org/mutt-strut.
About Halifax Humane Society
Since 1937, the sole mission of the Halifax Humane Society has been the prevention of cruelty to animals. Today, the organization is headquartered in the Lohman Pet Adoption Center, 2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach. Halifax Humane Society also operates the Redinger Spay & Neuter Clinic and the Halifax Humane Society Thrift Store. Combining all programs, the organization cares for upwards of 11,000 animals each year. For more information, visit www.HalifaxHumaneSociety.org.
