4th Annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Parade Walk
Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 10 AM - 1 PM
Signing up vendors now!
Sunday October 30th 2022 join us for our 4th Annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Parade! 10am-1pm. Creative costumes and themed human/dog costumes are encouraged.
Costume Contest Prizes, giveaways, games and vendors.
Beers at the River Styx Bone Yard.
Spooky Paws events with NoWoCo Pride.
Registration/ Vendors Location:
Fitchburg Dog Park Entrance, 198 Townsend St, Fitchburg, MA
Registration details:
Visit the registration table from 10am-12:30pm for the Pet Parade and Costume Contest.
• $10 registration for the pet parade to be eligible for contest & prizes.
• Free and open to all to watch the Pet Parade only and visit vendors.
Schedule:
10am-11:45am Registration and visiting vendors. Beers at the Boneyard by River Styx opens at 10am
12:00pm Pet Costume Parade / visiting Vendors
12:30-12:45pm Costume Contest Prizes Awards Ceremony – at the Vendor/Registration area
Prize Categories include:
• Best Pet Costume
• Best Human/Pet Couple Costume
• Funniest Costume
• Scariest Costume
and more!
VENDORS joining us for Howl-o-Ween
Joey D's Wingz 'n Thingz
Chicken Wingz, Macaroni and Cheese, Tofu, Candied Bacon and other delicious food items guaranteed to leave you happy and full.
JoeyDsWNT.com
Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc
Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc 100% volunteer run non-profit supports our Fitchburg Dog Park; emptying the dog park trash, resupplying the poop bags and pooper scoopers, coordinating maintenance and advocating with the city for the dog park. We also donated 2 waste bag/trash can dispensers in Coolidge Park and Gateway Park and maintain those as well.
To support our efforts: fitchburgdogpark/org/support
Auntie Manda’s Mobile Grooming
I pride myself on attention to detail, continuing education and constantly learning new techniques to make pets look and feel better with every grooming session. Please feel safe knowing I am certified in "Fear Free" grooming. I also hold certifications in Canine CPR, Skin and Coat, Puppy Handling, and Salon Sanitation.
For our Howl-O-ween Auntie Manda will be offering nail trims, ear cleanings and light trimming (if requested).
NoWoCo Pride Spooky Paws
Our mission is to recognize, promote, and unify the North Worcester County LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and supporters. We welcome participation and volunteers from the community.
Made in Lunenburg, MA.
Handmade leashes, collars, mugs signs etc
https://www.etsy.com/shop/dopepup/
Parade Rules:
- Animals must remain leashed outside the dog park
- Animals must be current on vaccinations
- No aggressive animals or dogs in heat
- Animals must be on a leash and in control by their owner at ALL times.
- Pet owners MUST pick up after their pets – bags will be available
- Costumes must be safe and comfortable for pets
- The parade is not limited to only dogs. Other pets are welcome to enter too.
We'd like Pet Vendors/rescues/organizations to join us!
Email: fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com
DO you know a vendor that would like to join? Please have them contact fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com... it is free for vendors to join with a donation of any prize for our Costume Contest!
Donations greatly appreciated!
Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc.
305 Whitney St. STE 100, Leominster MA 01453
fitchburgdogpark@gmail.com
Federal Tax ID: 47-4503316
This is a Free event to celebrate our canine friends with proceeds to benefit the Friends of Fitchburg DOGS, Inc, a 501c3 nonprofit that supports our Community Dog Park, Low Cost Vaccine/Microchip Clinics, Therapy Pet teams and more to support our pet & pet parent community.