Howl-O-Ween Pup Parade, Costume Contest, & Donation Drive!
On Saturday, October 17th (Rain Date: Sunday, October 18th), we're hosting a Howl-O-Ween Pup Parade & Costume Contest at the Courtyard of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (839 Haddon Ave). The Collingswood Civic Collective is also proud to host a donation drive that day, collecting supplies for animals in need in our community. This family-friendly event is open to everyone and promises to be a fun, festive events for pets and people alike!
See below for more de-TAILS!
Happy Howl-O-Ween, Collingswood!
From Yappy Hour to the Pup Parade, we’ve got tricks, treats, and tail-wagging fun for everyone! Whether you're here to strut your pup’s stuff or cheer from the sidelines, this Howl-O-Ween event is one you won’t want to miss!
Event Details:
5:30 - 6:30 pm: Yappy Hour and Costume Contest Check-in
Join us for Yappy Hour! Grab a fun seasonal mocktail, listen to local music, and some tasty treats (for pups and their people)! Stroll the Howl-O-Ween Street Festival, visit our Photo Booth, play some games, learn a new trick at the Ask a Trainer table, and more!
7:00 pm: Pup Parade and Costume Contest Begin!
Don’t forget to bring your own chair and find a comfy spot to watch the parade through the courtyard! Refreshments will be available for purchase at the Snack-O-Lantern Refreshment Table.
Costume Categories include:
Funny Bone (funniest costume)
Bad to the Bone (scariest costume)
Pup Culture (pop culture/character)
Do(g) it Yourself (homemade costume)
Barktastic Best in Show
Costume Contest Awards to follow
Donation Drive - Shelter Supplies
Help us support our furry friends in need! Guests and participants are encouraged to bring much needed shelter supplies. All supplies collected by CoCivicCo’s Howl-O-Ween Donation Drive will be donated to our featured local animal rescue organization.
Stay tuned for a list of most needed items!
Event Sponsors
We are actively seeking event sponsors to make Howl-O-Ween a success! Financial contributions and In-Kind Donations are encouraged! Sponsors may register up to and including Saturday, October 17th; however, in order to have your advertisement in the program booklet, please register prior to the deadline of Sunday, September 20th.
Learn more by clicking the button below or if you are looking to sponsor this event, please reach out to Jen Whary at jennifer.whary@collingswoodciviccollective.com or at 610-413-0953.
Volunteer with us!
Interested in getting involved? Email howl-o-ween@collingswoodciviccollective.com if you are interested in learning more about how to become a volunteer or have any questions about the event.
Pup Parade & Costume Contest Details
Pets (and their people!) are encouraged to dress up in costumes!
Registration is required to participate in the Pup Parade and Costume Contest. There’s a pre-registration entry fee of $10 per participant & (1) pup. The registration entry fee on the day of the event will be $15 per participant and (1) pup.
All participants registering on the day of the parade and all pre-registered guests need to check in at the registration tent between 5:30-6:30. Registration/Check-in closes at 6:30 pm and the parade will start at 7:00 pm.
All guests are welcome to come celebrate with us and watch the Parade and Costume contest for free, and everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite costume!
The first (25) participants registered by Saturday, October 10th will receive a goodie bag, and prizes will be awarded in select contest categories.
Please be sure to visit the Registration tent to pick up your participant badge, wristband, goodie bag, and to sign a waiver prior to the parade starting.
A waiver must be signed by all participants. Participants must be 18 years old or accompanied by a guardian.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times. No retractable leashes, please.
This is a family-friendly event, please make sure all costumes are appropriate.
All pets must be kept on leashes and under control by their owners.
Please remember to clean up after your pet.
Winners will be announced after the last pet has passed the judges table.