PARTICIPATE

The 2026 (80th Parade) Pet Parade will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 9:30am-11:30am. New forms are available each year, starting January 1st. Forms due: May 1, 2026. Click HERE for a list of float rental companies.

PARTICIPATION FORMS (Write molly@lagrangepetparade.org with questions)

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS REGISTRATION OPEN 1/1-5/1

This registration is for non-profit organizations (Must be a 501c3) and/or clubs who would like to have an entry in the parade. Floats/entries must be parade and theme appropriate. Be sure to include all required information and the Pet Parade Committee will let you know by late May where your entry will be placed in the line-up.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ENTRY FORM

BUSINESSES SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION OPEN 1/1-5/1

Businesses are invited to be a sponsor of the parade. These sponsorship costs off-set the payments given to Shriner’s groups and various other paid acts who many times are non-profits and are an integral part of the parade (other examples include Jesse White Tumblers and South Shore Drill Team). Please note that the parade committee is looking for these sponsorship entries to bring entertainment value for the crowd.

BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP Entry Form

ACTS REQUESTING PAYMENT REGISTRATION OPEN 1/1-5/1

This registration is for acts asking for payment to be in the parade. We will try and get back with you as soon as possible, so that you will be able to book another parade, if your act isn’t chosen for the May 30, 2026 parade.

ENTERTAINMENT ACTS REQUESTING A FEE FORM

INDIVIDUAL/SMALL GROUP/FAMILY OPENS April 1

Pet & Owner Costume Contest for Individuals/Small Groups/Families

(Registration from April 1-May 29 Noon)

Participate in this year’s event by registering for the Pet & Owner Costume Contests! The contest requires pre-registration through the link provided from April 1-May 29. Time: 8:30am on parade morning. Place: In front of the La Grange Village Hall.
No need for In-Person Registration. Walk in the parade after the contest!

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CATEGORIES & PRIZES – TROPHIES FOR ALL WINNERS!

Individual Adult Prizes: 1st, $200 Amazon Gift Card; 2nd, Pet Parade Swag bag; 3rd, Pet Parade Tshirt
Individual Youth Prizes: 1st, $250 Amazon Gift Card; 2nd, $150 Amazon Gift Card; 3rd, $100 Amazon Gift Card
Group / Family with Pet(s): 1st, $250 Aurelio’s Gift Card; 2nd, $150 Aurelio’s Gift Card; 3rd, $100 Aurelio’s Gift Cards

PET AND OWNER COSTUME CONTEST FORM

FLOATS COMPETITION ON PARADE MORNING

6 Floats are chosen to receive trophies. Judging takes place at 9am in the line-up areas.

Points given for effort, theme and home-made elements.

PARADE COUNTDOWN

HELP US KEEP IT ALIVE!

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. Help support Pet Parade Charities to ensure the longevity of this wonderful family event!

DONATE

OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

Watch Footage of the best parade in Chicagoland!

Check out the YouTube channel put together for the La Grange Pet Parade by LTTV. Click HERE.

Support the Parade

Support Pet Parade Charities to ensure the longevity of this wonderful family event! This community tradition is sustained through donations. Donate HERE.

Registration is OPEN now!

Please help us spread the word that registration is open for the 2026 parade from Jan 1 through May 1.

2026 Theme is “Marching Through the Decades”

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RULES OF PARTICIPATION

NO candy is allowed to be thrown out while on the parade route. Candy may be handed out at the curb. If candy is thrown during the parade, those in violation of this rule will not be asked to participate in next year’s parade.

(Note: This rule is important because children run into the middle of the street to pick up candy, which is dangerous)

NO ball throwing, use of water guns, super soakers or any water devices are allowed.
Each parade unit must stay approximately 50 feet away from the unit ahead and in front of them. Please assign one member of your unit to help maintain this requirement.
Each parade unit is required to stay on the parade route for its entirety. Exiting off the parade route early will result in not being allowed in the following year’s parade.
Pet Waste will be cleaned up promptly throughout the entire day.
Your group will bring entertainment value to the parade.
Photos taken of the parade may be used for non-profit promotional purposes.
Parade Marshals are present throughout the entire parade route. The Parade Marshals are instructed to enforce these rules and the safety of the parade participants and parade goers.

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

Read more about the history of the parade. Did you know that the La Grange Pet Parade started in 1947 as an event where kids dressed up in costumes and paraded with their pets?

LEARN MORE

Contact Molly Price by email: molly@lagrangepetparade.org
if you are interested in volunteering for the La Grange Pet Parade or to request more information!

Help support Pet Parade Charities to ensure the longevity of this wonderful family event!

The 2026 (80th Parade) Pet Parade will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 9:30am-11:30am. New forms are available each year, starting January 1st. Forms due: May 1, 2026. Click HERE for a list of float rental companies.