Join us for the Spooky Pooch Parade on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Madison Park. This event takes place rain or shine.
The Spooky Pooch Festival begins at 12:30 PM, during which attendees can enjoy entertainment, pumpkin painting for kids, and dog-related vendors and local businesses.
The costume contest parade commences at 2 PM, where dogs dressed in their most festive Halloween costumes will strut their stuff along Madison Avenue. Judges award the top three prizes per category beginning at approximately 3:15 PM. The categories include: Best Pooch & Child, Best Pooch & Adult, Best Pooch & Group, Spookiest Pooch, and Best in Show.
For more information, visit https://lakewoodalive.org/event/spooky-pooch-parade-2026/