Saturday, June 6th, 2026

1. Your pet on a lead, in a wagon, bowl or crate...whatever is most safe and comfy for your pet while still displaying their incredible style and beauty.
2. Baggies to clean up after your pet (also available at registration).
3. Hopefully you'll need sunscreen. If not, an umbrella.
4. Pocket money for snacks and souvenirs.

Check-in and same-day Registration Main Street at Central, St. Johnsbury. Large animals/farm animals with wagons and trailers park and check-in at the Central Parking lot (Main and Central next to St. Johnsbury House). Check-in ends at 9:15 and line-up begins at 9:30. Don't be late!
The parade route begins at Eastern & Main and ends at Arnold Park where there will be food and activities. Main Street and the cross streets all along the parade route will be closed to thru traffic from 9am to approximately 11:45am. Main Street, surrounding Arnold Park will be closed from 9am to 1pm. Please park on side streets OFF the parade route. Come early! Don't be late!
Don't miss the fun! Meet Snakeman, play fun games, make crafts and enjoy the agility course and selfie booth!
Shop at the Pet Boutique and get your Official Pet Parade T-shirt. Try yummy food, beverages and treats from the delicious food vendors waiting to serve you.
Meet representatives from our supportive and talented NEK pet services community.
Pet Paraders line-up in Central Parking Lot Alley next to St. Johnsbury House.
Parade participants will start their day blessed: Blessing of the Animals offered at the start of the parade by Father Lance Harlow.
Plenty of great parade viewing all along Main Street! Bring lawn chairs to be comfy. The parade route begins in front of St. Johnsbury House (Main and Central Streets), proceeds up Main Street and ends at Arnold Park.
The parade ends at Arnold Park on Main Street. Paraders can join their family and friends there to watch the end of the parade. When the parade is over stay for food, activities, music, blessing of the animals and the awards ceremony!
Blessing of the Animals offered at Arnold Park by Father Lance Harlow.
Thank you to all our Sponsors, Judges, Volunteers, our Pet Paraders & Congratulations to All Our Category Winners!
Thank you to all our Sponsors, our Pet Paraders & Congratulations to All Our Paraders and Category Winners! See you next year!
Please check back on parade day for new or updated information!
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