
2022 Spooky Pooch Parade
October 15 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Get ready for a doggone good time! Spooky Pooch Parade will bring the bark to Madison once again. LakewoodAlive’s 15th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade takes place on Saturday, October 15, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Madison Park in Lakewood’s Birdtown neighborhood.
LakewoodAlive’s 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.
Registration for the parade will open on Wednesday, August 24. Pre-registration is $10 per dog and day-of registration is $15 per dog. Multiple dog discounts are available with pre-registration only. Humans are free. This community event takes place rain or shine, and proceeds from the parade benefit LakewoodAlive, a community centered nonprofit organization.
Festivities get underway with the Spooky Pooch Festival beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Madison Park, during which attendees can enjoy entertainment, children’s games and dog-related vendors.
The dog parade commences at 2 p.m. Dogs of all shapes and sizes dressed in their finest Halloween fashions will strut their stuff as judges will award prizes including Best Pooch & Child, Best Pooch & Adult, Best Pooch & Group, Spookiest Pooch and Best in Show. Contestants must register and participate in the parade in order to be eligible to win a prize.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- 12:30 p.m. – Spooky Pooch Festival
- 1:15 p.m. – Dog Games
- 2:00 p.m. – Dog Parade
- 3:15 p.m. – Costume Awards Ceremony
– Best Pooch & Child
– Best Pooch & Adult
– Best Pooch & Group
– Spookiest Pooch
– Best in Show - 3:20 p.m. – 50/50 Raffle Winner
Interested in becoming a vendor? Click here for the vendor application.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here for sponsorship opportunities.
For any questions about the Spooky Pooch Parade, please contact Vince Williams, LakewoodAlive’s Event & Program Support Coordinator, at 216-521-0655.
The 2022 Spooky Pooch Parade is generously supported by the following sponsors:
Top Dog Sponsor
Dedicated Dog Sponsors