CHICAGO (WLS) — This past weekend, Chicago was the stage for a delightful and spirited parade that celebrated the bond between people and their pets.
Although Halloween is still a week away, the celebrations have already begun in a delightful fashion. On Saturday, the city hosted the 38th annual Streeterville Doggy (And Kitty) Halloween Party and Parade. The event, taking place outside the Museum of Contemporary Art, was blessed with a crisp and sunny fall morning, providing the perfect backdrop for the festivities.
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Creativity was in full swing as dogs donned a variety of costumes ranging from pumpkins to popes, and hot dogs to cowboys. The display of imaginative attire for the four-legged participants was nothing short of impressive.
“It’s really become a significant gathering over the years,” remarked Sarah Yi, a Chicago resident who attended the event.
Yi brought along Chloe, her 12-year-old Pomeranian, who charmed the crowd dressed as a cute bucket of fried chicken for the costume contest.
“I admit we’re a bit on the lazy side,” Yi confessed. “We usually opt for something easy from Amazon, but I truly admire those who put in the extra effort for their pet’s costumes.”
Arya West and her mom brought their two pups up from Evanston, the second time they’ve made an appearance in the costume contest.
“So we have Thing 1 right here, Princeton. We have Thing 3, which is Beau. And my mom Cat in the Hat and I am Thing 2,” West said. “We just love it. Whether you have a dog or not, it’s nice to see everyone. You always end up with a smile and we look at the competition for next year.”
Lynn Andrews and Stella, her adorable 5-year-old Lagotto Romagnolo, were abuzz amid the competition as the sweetest bumble bee.
“Oh my goodness. People just love this holiday,” Andrews said. “There was Uber Eats, three was oh my gosh, cows, lions.”
And to make the costume contest event sweeter, donations from the event all went to PAWS Chicago.
