Everything You Need to Know About Tour de Corgi 2025 in Fort Collins

One of the cutest events in all of Northern Colorado is returning for its 11th year.

You've heard of the Tour de France, but what about the Tour de Corgi?

Tour de Corgi is a corgi meetup and carnival parade of corgis in Old Town Fort Collins.

Even if you don't have a furry friend, you can still attend and support a good cause!

This year's theme is 'Rock On,' so expect to see some of the corgis dressed like your favorite rock idols.

The proceeds will go towards local animal organizations.

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Everything You Need to Know About Tour de Corgi 2025 in Fort Collins

This year's event is set to take place on Saturday, October 4th. If you're planning to go, we've got you covered with a full rundown of everything you might need to know.

Official Date & Location

• Event: 11th Annual Tour de Corgi

• Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

• Location: Civic Center Park, Old Town Fort Collins, CO

• Park Features: Restrooms, open lawn space, vendor areas

Tour De Corgi Parade Schedule & Events

• Friday, Oct 3:

  • 5:30–7:30 pm – Pre-registration & wristband pickup at Fort Collins Welcome Center

• Saturday, Oct 4:

  • 8:00 am – Vendor setup begins

  • 9:00 am – Registration & vendor booths open

  • 10:00 am – Costume Contest

  • 12:00 pm – Parade kickoff

  • 2:30 pm – Event ends

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Parade Route for Tour de Corgi 2025

• Starts at Civic Center Park, northward exit

• Crosses College Avenue at LaPorte

• Heads south down College Avenue (downtown viewing spots: Starbucks, Wags Boutique, Bean Cycle)

• Loops around Old Town Square (near Coopersmith’s & Ben & Jerry’s)

• Exits Old Town Square, crosses Mountain Avenue, heads west, then north on Howes Street

• Returns to south side of Civic Center Park

You'll be able to line the streets or gather in Old Town Square to check out the parade.

Costume Contest & Registration for Tour de Corgi

• Time: 10:00 am in front of Larimer County Justice Center

• Categories:

  • Completely Creative

  • Purdiest

  • Baddest to the Bone

  • Greatest Group

  • Best Rock Solo

  • Best Rock Band

• Participation:

  • Owners must buy wristband to compete

  • Advance purchase recommended

• Prizes: Awarded post-parade and contest

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Tickets & Wristbands for Tour de Corgi

• General attendance: Free

• Wristbands: Required for parade/contest participants

Proceeds form this event will go towards: 4 Paws Pet Pantry, Colorado Corgis and Friends Rescue, Wyoming Dachshund and Corgi Rescue, and Bandit’s K9Care.

Rules for Dogs & Event Etiquette

• Leash required at all times

• Aggressive dogs or females in heat not allowed

• Owners must clean up after pets

• Dogs must be vaccinated (bring proof if possible)

• Follow crosswalks and traffic rules

• No smoking or loud noise near dogs

• Keep children close; supervise small pets

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Have questions? Make sure to check out the official event page here for more information.

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