What is this huge canine march set to sweep the Champs-Élysées this autumn?

Hundreds of tiny paws are set to tread the Champs-Élysées this fall. On Sunday, October 4, 2026, a large solidarity march dedicated to dachshunds will for the first time sweep along the famous Parisian avenue, which will be closed to traffic and opened to pedestrians for the occasion.

No, the Champs-Élysées will not host a new fashion show. What will be attracting eyes are snouts, long ears and silhouettes hugging the pavement on Sunday, October 4, 2026. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dachshund owners, breed enthusiasts and the curious are invited to gather on the avenue for the 7th edition of the Paris Sausage Walk, a canine-focused and charitable stroll that has been held since 2018.

Paris Sausage Walk 2026: the dachshund parade takes to the Champs-Élysées for the first time!
The little sausage dogs on legs are changing neighborhoods! For its 7th edition, the Paris Sausage Walk is leaving the banks of the Seine, where it has taken place since its inception, to take over the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, October 4, 2026. A first for this charitable stroll, which each year brings hundreds of dachshunds and their humans out into the streets of Paris. [Read more]

Until now, the famous "sausages on legs" have kept to their usual haunt along the Seine. Previous editions took place on the Parisian quays, between the David-Ben-Gourion esplanade, in front of the Quai Branly Museum, and the Solférino port. In 2026, a shift of territory: the walk moves for the first time to the Champs-Élysées, with the support of the Champs-Élysées Committee.

The principle remains the same. The Paris Sausage Walk brings together the dachshunds and their humans for a promenade conviviale in the heart of Paris. You’ll encounter dogs with smooth, long or wiry coats, sometimes dressed for the occasion, as well as numerous spectators drawn to this quirky procession. Participation isn’t limited to dachshund owners—lovers of these elongated dogs can also take part in the meetup.

Behind the parade and the heartwarming photos, the walk also champions a cause. The event is organized to benefit the association Teckels Sans Doux Foyer, which rescues and supports dogs abandoned or awaiting adoption. This edition will also fall on October 4, the date of World Animal Day.

After six strolls along the Seine, the Paris Sausage Walk is ready to roll out its little steps on one of the world’s most famous avenues.

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