4th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade
Saturday October 15th 2011
Join in the fun as dogs of all shapes and sizes dressed in their finest Halloween fashions strut their stuff in the heart of Lakewood’s business district. Judges will award prizes in a number of categories including Spookiest Pooch, most creative dog & child, most original adult & dog and best non-motorized float. Last year, over 250 dogs and 600 owners participated with over 2000 parade walkers! On-line Registration is now CLOSED. But we are taking “day of” registration at the Parade from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. Cost of registration is $15 (cash or check only).
Raffles & Prizes – Win Natura Dog Food for 1 year, sponsored by Pet’s General or win Fromm Dog Food for 6 months sponsored by Pet-Tique. Raffle tickets are available at either establishment or at the event for $5.00 each.
Meet CHOMPS, Cleveland Brown Mascot who will be available for photo-ops. Enjoy the Ohio Air Dogs and their Spooky Pooch Fun Course and photo for $10.00. DJ GUS from Kidd Productions will be playing the tunes. STREat Mobile Bistro is a new addition this year with great food! All proceeds from the Fun Course will benefit the Ohio Air Dogs and the Lakewood Animal Shelter.
Enter the Coloring Contest by downloading the page here or pick up a page at Pets General Store, 16821 Madison Ave, Pet-Tique, 10906 Clifton Blvd. or either Lakewood Public Library branch. Entries must be received by October 13th, 2011.
Pick up a Spooky Pooch T-Shirt by pre-order only. Visit this link to order. T-shirts will be available for pick-up at the registration table the day of the parade or pick it up by appointment after the parade at the LakewoodAlive offices, 14701 Detroit Ave. # LL10.
Vendors, rescue groups and other nonprofits with dog-related goods and services will be set-up along St. Charles Avenue from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Schedule of events (rain or shine):
Meet at St Charles Green (1347 St Charles Ave, behind Lakewood Center North)
12:30 – 1:45 check-in, registration, vendors, and entertainment
2:00 Parade begins down Detroit Avenue which will be closed to traffic
2:45 – 3:30 vendors, entertainment, raffles and awards back at St Charles Green
A huge amount of what makes our Spooky Pooch Parade Event so special are the vendors, non-profit, rescue groups and demonstrations! Come early and stay after the parade to find unusual and unique items for your pet AND you!! Test your dogs skills with the Ohio Air Dogs Fun Course. Find out how you can help local rescue agencies and bring home some goodies for your pet and yourself. Below are the vendors who will be at St. Charles Green beginning at 12:30 on October 15th. Click their logos to learn more about them.
