EVENTS Calendar

Spooky Pooch Parade

Saturday, October 29, 2011
1 to 3 p.m.

Member/nonmember tickets-in-advance: $14/$17
Ticket price is per dog
(Please note: Tickets-in-advance price ends October 28, 11:59 p.m.)
Day-of tickets (member/nonmember): $20
Parking is $20 per car; free for Garden members.
Parade spectators pay for parking only.

For two very special hours only, dogs are allowed in the Garden. Cleverly costumed canines march the parade route to celebrate Halloween. Spectators are invited to line the parade route for a barking good time.

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In addition to the parade, activities include the costume contest, judging, and an awards ceremony. Costume categories include "Best Costume Overall"; "Best Dog/Owner Costume"; "Best Puppy in Costume" for dogs ages 1 and under in people years; "Best Senior in Costume" for dogs ages 10 and older in people years; and "Best Horticultural Interpretation." Master of ceremonies is Ed Curran, FM news 101.1. Judges include Mike Caplan, WLS-TV; LeeAnn Trotter, WMAQ-TV; Barbara Brotman, Chicago Tribune; Susan Randstrom, Chicago Sun-Times; and Brendan Quealy, Chicagoland Tails.

PHOTO: pirate puppy Nonprofits and vendors from a variety of local pet supply shops will share information and sell dog-related products. The parade steps off from the Esplanade, where the activities and costume contest take place. Dogs must be on leash at all times and must leave the Garden by 4 p.m.

SCHEDULE

1 – 1:30 p.m. Registration
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Costume Judging
2 – 2:30 p.m. Parade and judging
2:30 – 3 p.m. Award Ceremony

All Prize Winners Receive the Following:

One year subscription to FIDO Friendly magazine
A $50 gift certificate to Carriage Hill Kennels
A $5 gift certificate to Sugar's Paw House
A gift certificate for one 20-pound bag of
Pet Chef dog food from Northshore Pet Chef
Sutton Studios photography package, including the following:

A weekday portrait sitting for
up to two people and two pets
An 11" x 11" signed exhibition print
A $50 framing voucher

A gift certificate for one 20 lb. bag of Pet Chef dog food at Northshore Pet Chef
Planet Dog hat
Planet Dog leashes
Fun colored tennis balls
Dogswell sample treats

RULES AND REGULATIONS

By purchasing a ticket to this event you are in agreement with the following terms and conditions:

To comply with the rules and restrictions of the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Cook County Forest Preserve District.
To assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damage and loss, regardless of severity, that may be sustained as a result of said participation, and to waive and relinquish, to fully release and forever discharge, all claims against the Chicago Botanic Garden and/or Cook County Forest Preserve District as a result of participating in this event.
Agree to be removed from the premises and/or the event without recourse if asked to by the Chicago Botanic Garden staff, Cook County Forest Preserve District or other policing body.
Allow the Chicago Botanic Garden and its designated agents and assigns and anyone publishing under its authority to create, reproduce and distribute any images of you or your dog’s participation in the Spooky Pooch Parade event.
All dogs onsite must be current with appropriate shots and registrations.
The event is held rain or shine and no refunds will be given based on weather.

Tickets to this event are nonrefundable. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via e-mail once your order is received. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Advance tickets may also be purchased at the Chicago Botanic Garden Information Desk in the Visitor Center. Event will occur rain or shine. For questions, please call (847) 835-5440. All sales are final, no cash value.

Parking fees apply for nonmembers.

EVENTS Calendar

Spooky Pooch Parade

Saturday, October 29, 2011 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, October 29, 2011
1 to 3 p.m.