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Sweet Pea Pet Parade: Palatine Pets and Owners are Invited to Participate

The annual parade will be held on Sunday, August 28 at 11:30 a.m. starting at Towne Square. Register now!

Area pet owners are invited to show off their pets (of any kind) in costume at the 16th annual Sweet Pea Pet Parade, presented by The Music Room and Foxglove Cottage. The parade will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2016 on the final day of Palatine Street Fest, which begins Friday, August 26.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Dressed (Homemade), Best Dressed (Store Bought), Most Colorful Coat, Best Talker/Most Sociable, Most Laid Back/Relaxed, Longest Ears. Registration is now OPEN to get your beloved pet involved in this fun, yearly event!

The parade begins at the Towne Square Gazebo -to participate with your pet, please visit this link-those who would like to register on the day of the event must arrive at Towne Square by 10:45 a.m. to reserve a spot.

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For more information, visit www.downtownpalatine.org.

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