Sign Up For The Promenade Bolingbrook's First Pet Parade

BOLINGBROOK, IL — Show off your furry friend at The Promenade Bolingbrook's inaugural pet parade, set for Friday, June 23 at the shopping center near I-355 and Boughton Road. Friendly pets are welcome (but no livestock), and space is limited to the first 500 pets that are registered. Even if you don't have a pet, you can still join in the fun by bringing your "pet-like" stuffed animal to the parade.

An "early bird" fee of $5 per pet is available for the first 200 registered pets; after that, the fee is $7 per pet. No walk-ins. Proceeds from the event benefit the West Suburban Humane Society. Registration ends June 20 and is available online.

The event kicks off with entry number pickup at 5:30 p.m., followed by parade lineup at 6 p.m. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m., and a post-parade pet party at 8:30 p.m.

Pets must be friendly and dogs must be leashed at all times. All other pets — like birds, cats and hamsters — must be caged and pulled in a wagon.

The event will include:

• Giveaways
• Music
• A parade announcer
• Video broadcast "TV Zone"
• Judging, contests and prizes

Spectators are invited to line the streets of The Promenade and cheer on the pets in the parade. Find more information on the pet parade event Facebook page.