Big pet expo continues through Sunday in Arlington Hts.
The 23rd Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo got underway Friday and will continue through Sunday, March 23, at Arlington Park International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights.
Organizers call it America's largest family pet expo under one roof, featuring entertainment, demonstrations, the latest pet products and hundreds of animal rescue groups.
Among the highlights is the Baseball Pet Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10. Tickets are $5 for children ages 3-12; parking is $7.
For more information, visit petchicago.com.
Alvi, a green-winged, long-tailed Macaw parrot, makes Milus Hendricks, 10, of Chicago laugh as owner John Lege of That Guy With the Birds fame looks on at the 23rd Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo Friday.
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Annette Baker of Elgin walks her Miki dogs at the 23rd Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at Arlington International Racecourse on Friday.
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Alvi, a green-winged, long-tailed Macaw parrot, spreads his wings at the 23rd Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at Arlington International Racecourse on Friday.
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Cheryl Eitz of Arlington Heights and her dog Maggie Mae, a Boston terrier, take a pause from kissing at the 23rd Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at Arlington International Racecourse on Friday.
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