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Halloween Pet Parade
October 8, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the Halloween Pet Parade in Volunteer Park!
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
— Emcee: Matt Smith
— Parade Leader: 8-Bit Brass Band
11:00 AM — Gather at the stage for the Pet Parade!
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM — Register Your Pet for the Costume Competition at the Stage Area
12:00 PM — Speakers on the Stage
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM — Costume Competition on the Stage
• Each winner receives a pet-related gift basket!
• Prizes offered in 5 categories:
○ Best Pet/Owner Combo
○ Most Creative
○ Spookiest Pet
○ Best Personality
1:45 PM — Costume Competition Winners announced
The Route
We’ll parade from the stage located on the lawn in front of the conservatory, down the concourse around the Water Tower and back to the amphitheater.