Puppies Hunt for Easter Eggs at Paws & Cotton Tails Event

Annual dog-friendly Easter celebration draws big crowd in Baton Rouge

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:53pm

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Dogs and their owners gathered at the Raising Cane's Dog Park in Baton Rouge on Sunday for the annual Paws & Cotton Tails event, which featured a puppy Easter egg hunt and other activities for furry friends.

Why it matters

The Paws & Cotton Tails event is a popular annual tradition that brings the local community together to celebrate the Easter holiday with their canine companions, providing a fun and festive experience for pet owners and their four-legged friends.

The details

The free event ran from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and featured vendors selling special items created for dogs, as well as the main attraction - a puppy Easter egg hunt where the pups got to search for and play with the hidden eggs.

  • The Paws & Cotton Tails event took place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

BREC

The parks and recreation department for East Baton Rouge Parish that organized the Paws & Cotton Tails event.

Bryan Morris

The BREC Manager of Community Events who oversaw the successful Paws & Cotton Tails event.

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What they’re saying

“The turnout was great. We had some great weather, especially after a week of hard weather, so yeah great weather. Everybody's having fun, and the dogs are having too much fun.”

— Bryan Morris, BREC Manager of Community Events (WBRZ)

The takeaway

The Paws & Cotton Tails event demonstrates the strong community spirit in Baton Rouge, where pet owners come together to celebrate holidays and create fun, memorable experiences for their four-legged family members.