Salem Halloween Pet Parade Is Back At Derby Wharf For 2022

SALEM, MA — Another sure sign that a more traditional Salem Halloween season is in store this year is the return of the Howl-o-ween Pet Parade marching through Derby Wharf.

The parade, which was canceled two years ago and was partially virtual last because of the COVID-19 health crisis, will be on Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

Pets of all species are welcomed as long as they are well-behaved and comfortable around many other people and lots of dogs. The parade is rain or shine.

All participants are asked to pre-register here.

The fee is $5 for Salem residents and $10 for non-residents. Proceeds go to support Salem Main Streets' year-round special community programs, with a portion of this year's proceeds going to Salem Pantry's Pet Pantry.

Salem Main Streets' mission is the continued revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant, year-round, retail, dining and cultural destination through business retention, recruitment, and promotion of the downtown district. Salem Main Streets programs include Salem Farmers' Market, Salem Arts Festival, Salem's So Sweet, and the October Information Booth.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)