Pooch-O-Ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest
Date & Time
Sat Oct 10 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1479 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33803 | Lakeland, FL
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Grab your favorite furry friend and join us for Lakeside Village's 4th Annual Pooch-O-Ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest! 🎃🐶Celebrate the season with an evening of festive fun, adorable costumes, and community while supporting a wonderful cause. Whether your pet is spooky, silly, or simply too cute to handle, we can't wait to see them strut their stuff!
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Registration begins at 5:00 PM)
📍 The Lawn at Lakeside Village
Event Schedule
🐾 5:00 PM – Registration Opens (CASH ONLY)
🎃 6:00 PM – Pet Parade Begins
🏆 Immediately Following the Parade – Costume Contest Winners
Announced
Enjoy an evening featuring:
🎶 Live DJ
📸 Festive fall photo opportunities
🛍️ Pet-friendly vendors
❤️ Meet the team from SPCA Florida and learn about their mission to help animals in our community.
Costume Contest Categories
🐶 Best Costume
👻 Best Pet & Owner Costume Duo
🎃 Best Float (wagon, stroller, cart, or other non-motorized entry)
Entry Fee
$10 per pet (cash only)
100% of registration proceeds benefit SPCA Florida, helping provide care and support for animals in need.
Prizes
🥇 1st Place: $100 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Gift Card
🥈 2nd Place: $50 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Gift Card
🥉 3rd Place: $25 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Gift Card
Pet Safety Guidelines
🐾 All pets are welcome! Please ensure your pet is friendly, well-behaved, and comfortable around people and other animals.
🐾 All pets must remain on a leash at all times.
🐾 Please bring fresh water and a bowl to keep your pet hydrated.
🐾 Florida weather can still be warm in October. Please check the temperature of sidewalks and pavers before walking your pet, and consider protective booties or carrying your pet if surfaces become too hot.
🐾 Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets throughout the event.
Come celebrate one of Lakeside Village's favorite fall traditions with your family, friends, and four-legged companions. We can't wait to see everyone's paws-itively amazing costumes! 🍂🐾
Event Location
1479 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33803
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Event Host
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