Calling all pet lovers! Packed Weekend is happening on November 20th through November 22nd. There are a tons of free giveaways and discounts being offered all across the DMV for you and your furry BFF. Plus there are two special screenings of the Amazon Original, The Pack! Get all the details here..
ABOUT THE SERIES:
The Pack, is a new global unscripted series that celebrates the unrivaled bond between dogs and their human companions. Hosted by gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and her canine co-host Lucy, the series features twelve teams of dogs and their humans on an epic adventure across multiple continents. The Amazon Original series The Pack will premiere on November 20 th , on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. At stake is a life-changing $750,000 for the winning duo and their charity, with $500,000 going to the winners and $250,000 for the animal charity of their choice. Additionally, The Pack donated $250,000 during filming to multiple charities and animal rescue organizations in each country, helping to pay it forward to dogs and those who love them around the world. To win the monetary prize for themselves and their charity, the teams will have to depend on their understanding of one another’s strengths and weaknesses and prove to have the strongest bond in the pack. In each locale, the human and dog duos will face fun and exciting challenges, designed in concert with a team of accredited veterinarians and certified dog experts that also accompany the group on their exciting journey, making sure it is a positive experience for everyone. The Pack is produced by Amazon Studios and Renegade 83, an Entertainment One company. Jay Bienstock with Jay Renfroe and David Garfinkle of Renegade 83 serve as Executive Producers. My kids and I love dogs, so we can’t wait to see this!
Event Details:
The Pack Walk Challenge is a month long virtual walking challenge hosted by MapMyFitness and MyFitness Pal apps. The event encourages viewers to get outside and walk their dogs in honor of three charitable organizations: American Heart Association, Best Friends Animal Society, and Environmental Defense Fund. This kicks off on Packed Weekend and runs from November 20 through December 19, 2020
Beginning Friday, November 20th, local businesses in select cities around the world will offer giveaways, discounted or free services, surprise pup-grades, and gifts with purchase throughout PACKED WEEKEND! Be on the lookout in your neighborhood shops, retailers and other locations for enter-to-win opportunities, free treats like “pup-patties” and “pupuccinos” at local restaurants and coffee houses, free grooming services and other perks! To complete this jam-PACKED WEEKEND, Prime Video will be hosting dog-friendly viewing parties of The Pack in cities including Denver, Dallas and Washington D.C. Check out the above and even more delights in all participating cities: Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Washington D.C., Seattle, Boston, San Francisco, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Toronto, London and Paris.
There will be two viewing parties in the DMV for the first two episodes of The Pack.
o Saturday, November 21st at 1:00pm – National Harbor Jumbo Screen
o Sunday, November 22nd at TBD time – The District Wharf on the LED Screen at the Pier
Learn more at PackedWeekend.com
