NEWS AND EVENTS

Lineup Announced!

Parade is now at 9am (as opposed to 9:30) due to rain later in the morning! We are excited to make the full parade lineup brochure available HERE for your reference. NOTE: We will delay if there is heavy rain but will not postpone the parade to another date.

Parade Route

The parade begins at Cossitt Avenue and La Grange Road. View parade map! The line-up area is just to the south of the starting point. Click HERE to see the Assembly Area.

Watch the Parade Live!

Use this YouTube Link HERE to watch the video LIVE! We appreciate all of you Pet Parade fans watching from home!

Pet & Owner Costume Contests

Registration for the Pet & Owner Costume Contests is NOW CLOSED.  Please arrive on parade morning at 8:15am to the La Grange Fountain!

You will then walk in the parade!

Fundraising Efforts

Donate now to ensure this timeless tradition continues. The Pet Parade is funded through donations and sponsorships. Click HERE.

Donor Recognition

Thank you to the donors who have given to the recent fundraising campaign! Click HERE to read the names.

Working with K9s for Veterans

We are thrilled to be working with K9s for veterans! Click HERE to view us meeting the service dog that we’re sponsoring this year!

2024 Junior Grand Marshal Announced!

Did you know that a Junior Grand Marshal is chosen each year through a coloring contest? Josie Weckman, 3rd grader from Laidlaw Elementary is this year’s winner!

HELP US KEEP THE PARADE GOING!

Most people don’t realize that the parade, on average, costs up to $100,000 per year. The parade attracts thousands of spectators and participants each year.” ~ Susan Breen