Pooch, Pet & Pedal Parade set for Des Plaines May 15
The Des Plaines Special Events Commission is calling all kids, adults and pets to participate in the seventh annual Pooch, Pet and Pedal Parade being held Saturday, May 15, as part of the Des Plaines Park District's Community Fair at the Des Plaines Park District's Mountain View Adventure Center, Algonquin Road, just west of Wolf Road.
Registration for the event will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the parade, which begins at 10 a.m. The event is free and kids of all ages are invited to attend.
The Pooch, Pet and Pedal Parade has been coordinated by Special Events commissioner Carol Shannon, assisted by chairman of the Special Events Commission Linda Forman and Special Events commissioner and Des Plaines Park District's recreation superintendent Gayle Mountcastle.
"We're looking forward to having everyone come out to walk in the Pet, Pooch and Pedal Parade with their favorite pets, friends, decorated bikes, scooters and wagons. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the day! " Special Events commissioner and coordinator of the Pooch, Pet and Pedal Parade Carol Shannon said.
Pets participating in the parade will be judged by a panel and ribbons will be awarded for the following: Best Dressed, Best Wheels, Best Theme, Fanciest, Biggest, Smallest, Best Pet/Owner Look Alike, Best Tail Wagger, and other categories.
Participants should be aware of the following rules: Children must be accompanied by an adult and minors will not be able to sign a waiver forms. All dogs and pets must be in good health, be at least 6 months old and display appropriate licenses and immunization tags to participate. Dogs must be on leashes no longer than six feet, one dog per person.
All other pets must be appropriately restrained. Parade participants and/or owners are responsible for containment of their pets. Owners are responsible for cleaning up and pet waste on the park premises. Parking will be available in the Juno Parking Lot off Algonquin Street.
Individuals having questions should call Carol Shannon at (847) 827-4793. For additional information regarding the Des Plaines Community Fair visit www.DPParks.org.
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