Don't miss this special event, great for the whole family!

Furry Friends Pet Parade & Fair

Sunday, October 14
Rain date: Sunday, October 21
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pet parade begins at 11:00 am

Bring your furry friend to the Connecticut Historical Society pet parade, with prizes for best costume, best personality, best historic costume, and more. Kids can also bring their favorite stuffed animal "pet" to take part in the parade. There will be a special area for children's activities throughout the day.

All animals must be registered prior to the start of the parade, which begins at 11:00 am, and all un-caged pets must be on a leash.

The event will include lots of pet-friendly organizations and vendor booths and animal demonstrations:

Fidelco
Protectors of Animals
West Hartford Dog Park Coalition
Animal Friends of CT
CT Feline Medicine and Surgery
Soup 'r Samich
Brownstone Bakery for Dogs
Green Dog Market
The Flying Fur
Connecticut Cat Connection
Animal Alliance Welfare League
Police K-9 Unit

The CHS exhibit, Cats & Dogs in Art and Life, will be open to human visitors from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. This family-friendly event is great for all ages! For more information, call (860) 236-5621 x222 or email Erin Kania.