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Sweet Pea Pet Parade Is Back During Palatine Street Fest!

Register your pet now to be considered for six different 'Best' categories - or show up and parade around downtown Palatine!

A sweet tradition is coming back to downtown Palatine! The Sweet Pea Pet Parade will again take place during Palatine Street Fest (the fest is Friday, August 26th - Sunday, August 28th)! Sponsored by Foxglove Cottage and the Downtown Palatine Business Association – the parade starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday (August 28th) at Slade and Greeley streets - right next to Towne Square. Pets participants who are pre-registered, will be lovingly judged in the following categories:

1) Best Owner / pet look alike

2) Best Costume (homemade)

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3) Best Costume (store bought)

4) Best Costume (sport theme)

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5) Best Smile

6) Most Energetic

Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. to get ready to show off your pet(s) while parading around Towne Square! Please note: to be a part of judging contest, registration is required. If you would simply like to march in the parade - show up before the parade kicks off at 11 a.m. and join the fun!

Pre-register for the Sweet Pea Pet Parade here.

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