A rite of passage awaits you at the La Grange Pet Parade! The parade which has long been a fixture going through downtown La Grange and the West End of the village culminates with the excitement of adults and children from the Western Suburbs for the official kick-off of summer. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, June 3 starting at 9:30 a.m. with over 40,000 people gathering rain or shine.

This parade has been the cornerstone of so many family generations in the La Grange area,” said parade executive director Erin Smith who is in her second year leading the parade organization Pet Parade Charities.

“This is truly a special family event for over seventy-five years that brings people, pets, and communities together one day every year. I am honored to help La Grange celebrate for a good cause.” Dogs, cats, goldfish, ferrets, horses, ponies, and marching bands are all annual spectator favorites as contestants compete for many top prizes at the end of the parade where awards are given at Lyons Township High School North campus parking lot.

The parade walks through downtown La Grange stepping off at 9:30am and is a route of approximately 1.5 miles. Along the parade route, there are three (3) street announcing stations. This annual tradition is one of the most talked about parades of Chicagoland. It draws tens of thousands of people to the area. The Pet Parade provides fun and entertainment for the entire family!

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