Second Annual Yappy Hour & Pup Swim

Join the National Cherry Blossom Festival and Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center for the 2nd Annual Paws & Petals Yappy Hour on March 22 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM EST! Bring your furry friend along and enjoy food, drinks, and pet-friendly activities to wrap up your work week in style.

Guests and the public, along with their furry friends, are invited to attend the “Paws & Petals” Yappy Hour presented by Mars Petcare at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Convention Center. This once-a-year activity includes a special doggie swim in the property’s on-site pool, which is closed to pets who stay on-site.

In addition to happy hour specials, guests can sign up for a doggie swim at the pool while their dogs enjoy complimentary treats and hand-made drinks. Meanwhile, human guests can snack on gourmet hot dogs and specialty cocktails; a dog-friendly version will also be available. If you don’t have a dog, you’ll have the opportunity to meet adoptable animals from the Humane Rescue Alliance at the event at the event.

The Paws & Petals program presented by Mars Petcare offers pet-friendly programming and resources for Festival goers and their furry family members. Mars Petcare and the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program have teamed up with the National Cherry Blossom Festival to help pets be healthy, happy, and safe during the event.

Hilton is a proud Premier Hotel Provider and Host Sponsor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.