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Pet owners are invited to register their four-legged family members for a dog-friendly event.
The Sanibel Recreation Center will host the Howl-O-Ween Costume Parade on Oct. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the community, it will feature the parade and activities for man’s best friend.
“Pets and Sanibel go hand in hand,” Recreation Department Marketing & Events Coordinator Denise Dillon said. “We are such a pet-focused community, what better than to get our furry friends and dress them up for Halloween.”
She added that non-participants and non-pet owners are encouraged to attend.
“Even if you do not have a pet registered for the parade, you can come on out in your costume and participate with crowd support as the parade goes by,” Dillon said.
Pets and owners will line up and parade around The Sanibel School’s pavilion.
“We’re going to have seven categories for prize winning,” she said. “From the most creative for DIY costume to the best dynamic duo, so that is pet owner and pet.”
The following Spooktacular Prizes will be awarded:
– The Phantom of the Pawpera for Best in Show
– The Creature Feature for Scariest Costume
– The Howlarious Hound for Funniest Costume
– The Dynamic Duo Award for Best Owner and Pet Duo
– The Pack of Peril for Best Group Costume
– The Crafty Creature for Most Creative/DIY
– The Tiny Terror Title for Smallest Scare
There will be a Trick Or Treat Trail for the four-legged attendees.
“All of the pets will be rewarded for their costumes by trick-or-treating and receiving some treats throughout the event,” Dillon said.
Also, there will be a Fur-ight Foto Boo-th available.
“We will have an opportunity for pets and their owners to take photos in front of a nice fall-themed display,” she said.
All pets must be licensed on Sanibel or in Lee County and be wearing their tag at the event.
“We just want to make sure all of our pets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations,” Dillon said.
Pet owners can register their furry monsters at https://secure.rec1.com/FL/sanibel-fl/catalog, by scanning the event QR code or by stopping by the center to pick up an application.
“It’s free to register,” she said.
The community is encouraged to come and take part.
“The parade is going to be a fun and lighthearted way to bring the community together,” Dillon said. “Everyone can participate, whether as a pet owner or spectator.”
“I’m hoping to grow the event moving forward,” she added. “And hoping to continue to do more activities for our furry friends in the future.”
For more information, call the center at 239-472-0345.
The Sanibel Recreation Center is at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
Howl-O-Ween Costume Parade
When
Oct. 25 from noon to 1 p.m.
Where
Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel
Details
Free and open to public