Make way for Spot, Felix and their furry friends Saturday.

Auburn’s Petpalooza – the local community’s award-winning pet Mardi Gras – returns to Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE.

The special day for animal lovers – presented by the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department – runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Good weather willing, the spring’s fifth rendition is expected to attract between 12,000 and 15,000 people and their pets.

The free event features live entertainment. The lineup includes the Roving Reptiles and Crème Tangerine, the K9 Kings High Flying Dog Show, a noon pet parade, pony rides, the Nutro Company’s “Unleashed” Pet Contest, an agility area, demonstrations and more than 150 vendors.

The Hyperflite Skyhoundz Disc Dog Championships also returns. There is no entry fee for competitors and admission is free for all spectators (www.hyperflite.com).

New to Petpalooza is a premier 20-by-40-foot petting zoo, Del’s Feed and Farm Supply’s Kids’ AG-Ventureland Activity Area, GASCAR Crazy Animal Racing and Farmyard Follies Shows – all contracted through the Great American Animal Entertainment Co.

The petting zoo is a different kind of experience. There are no barriers once inside the enclosure, and all the animals run freely with the public. The zoo includes a wide variety of animals including wallabies, llamas and exotic goats.

The AG-Ventureland, brought to the public by Del’s Feed and Farm supply, includes goat and cow milking, corn and bean play boxes, pony saddling and more.

In GASCAR races, goats, sheep, chickens, pigs and other surprise animals wear racing silks as they hoof and waddle their way around and sometimes over the track.

The Farmyard Follies includes animal behavior, hilarious antics and interesting facts.

There will be plenty of activities to keep humans and animals entertained at Auburn’s fifth annual Petpalooza festival.

Petpalooza festival sponsors include Green River Veterinary Hospital and Laser Surgery, Del’s Feed and Farm Supply, PetSmart and Banfield Pet Hospital.

Complete event information can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/petpalooza.

Join the Dog Trot

Petpalooza kicks off with the Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run in the park at 9:30 a.m.

Late and event day registration for the family-oriented fun run/walk is $20 per entry. No registrations are accepted on Thursday and Friday. Registration includes a T-shirt on an available basis.

Participants can choose between a 3K or 5K route. The course is flat, easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Awards will be distributed to the top participant in six age groups – child (8 and under); tween (9-12 years); teen (13-19); adult I (20-35); adult II (36-54) and senior (55 and older).

Participants can register at the Parks, Arts & Recreation Office, 910 Ninth St. SE, fax to 253-931-4005. The registration form and complete event rules/information are listed online at www.auburnwa.gov/events.

Dog Trot sponsors include Seattle DogSpot, Sterling Bank, Sumner Veterinary Hospital and It’s A Dog’s World, Fleet Feet Sports of Bonney Lake and 4Legz All Natural Dog Treats.