From the organizer:

Get ready for a doggone good time! LakewoodAlive’s 17th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade takes place on Saturday, October 12, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Madison Park in Lakewood’s Birdtown neighborhood.

Sponsored by Ken Ganley Subaru, the family-friendly Spooky Pooch Parade consists of a free-to-attend festival at Madison Park, a parade along Madison Avenue and surrounding streets, and an awards presentation. A favorite autumn tradition for Northeast Ohio dog lovers, this community festival represents a one-of-a-kind event within the region, providing a tail-wagging good time for canine and human guests alike.

Festivities begin with the Spooky Pooch Festival, starting at 12:30 p.m. at Madison Park, during which attendees can enjoy entertainment, food trucks, pumpkin painting for kids, and dog-related vendors and local businesses.

The parade commences at 2 p.m. with dogs of all shapes and sizes dressed in their finest Halloween fashions, strutting their stuff for judges who award prizes including Best Pooch & Child, Best Pooch & Adult, Best Pooch & Group, Spookiest Pooch, and Best in Show. Best in Show wins a year's worth of dog food courtesy of Pet's General Store. Contestants must register and participate in the parade in order to be eligible to win a prize.

While free to attend, registration is needed to march in the parade. Pre-registration is $15 per dog and day-of registration is $20 per dog. Multiple dog discounts are available with pre-registration only. Humans are free! Registration begins Friday, August 16 at 10 a.m.

This community event takes place rain or shine, and proceeds from the parade benefit LakewoodAlive.

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Please note: this event is not hosted by The Cleveland Bucket List, please click the learn more button for additional details and to contact the event host directly.