Kawela's a star every day of the week! (Photo by M. Long)

Pet lovers, come one, come all, to the pet event of the season.

On Saturday,  the red carpet will be rolled out for the Hawaii Pet Film Festival and Holiday Gift Show. From 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., the Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall  will be ablaze with pet starlets and the pupparazzi.  

The event created by Hawaii Pet Magazine and Pacific Network.tv will showcase the best and brightest pet films.

There were 60 submissions to the film contest in nine categories, such as drama, comedy and animation, with pets as the stars. The winner in each category will receive prizes and one overall grand prize of $500 will be awarded.  
 
Fun events of the day include a movie-themed costume contest, a pet fashion show, the film awards, holiday pet gifts, pet vendors and demonstrations. You'll be able to view the winning films throughout the day. 
 
Local vendors, such as  55PawshPlace, the Pet Spot, Bark Avenue, and Planet U2, will display their newest holiday items. There will be plenty of gift ideas for your feathered and furry friends.  
 
The Hawaiian Humane Society’s booth will feature “Pictures with Santa Paws” from 11 a.m.-2 p.m  For $25, you and your pet can take photos with Santa and Mrs. Paws. You get to keep the disc of four poses to make your own holiday photos. At the same time, pick up several “Pets In Paradise” calendars and receive information on The Humane Society's many services.

Admission is free. Best of all, you can bring your pets to enjoy the day.

 For more information, please call Mary Long at Hawaii Pet Magazine at 988-9108.

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