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Halloween Pet Parade in Volunteer Park

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Join us for the Halloween Pet Parade in Volunteer Park! We are excited to see the clever costumes and adorable animals.

8-Bit Brass Band will be leading the parade! There will be a craft booth for kids, vendor wares to peruse, and food trucks. Please check back in for the event schedule. 

No reservation is necessary, but tickets can be reserved via Eventbrite so we have an estimated number of attendees.

The Schedule

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
— Emcee:  Matt Smith
— Parade Leader: 8-Bit Brass Band

11 a.m. — Gather at the stage on the Dahlia Lawn for the Pet Parade!

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Register your pet for the costume competition at the registration booth on the Dahlia Lawn.

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Costume competition on the stage

Each winner receives a pet-related gift basket! Prizes offered in 4 categories:

  • Best Pet/Owner Combo
  • Most Creative
  • Spookiest Pet
  • Best Personality

1:45 p.m. — Costume competition winners (and raffle winners!) announced

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