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Best in Show-Biz: The 76th Annual St. Johnsbury Pet Parade

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

IMPORTANT PARADE DAY INFORMAtiON

Parade Route, Parking & Check-In

  • Pet Registration & Check-In for ALL paraders at CENTRAL & MAIN (near the Fire Station) 8:30am to 9:15am. 
  • Pet registration for farm animals, wagons and trailers begins at 8:30am in the CENTRAL PARK LOT (behind ST. JOHNSBURY HOUSE at Central & Main).
  • For the safety of pets and people, the parade route and the streets crossing the parade route will be closed from 9am to 11:30am.
  • Parade line-up at Central Parking Lot (Central & Main) begins at 9:30am.
  • The parade begins in front of St. Johnsbury House on Main Street, proceeds down Main Street, goes around Arnold Park, back onto Main Street, and ends at Four Seasons Park.
  • Parking is available on side streets and public lots (Central Parking Lot is for animal trailers only). 
  • No parking on Main Street from 8am to 11:30am.
  • Arrive early to find a parking spot on a side street close to the parade route!
  • Be safe and have fun!

What to Bring

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.

Parade EVENTS OVERVIEW & TIMELINE

Pet Check-In & Registration Begins

8:30-9:15am

Check-in and same-day Registration at Central Parking Lot (Main Street at Central). 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!

Route, Road Closures & Parking

9:15am

The parade route begins at Eastern & Main, circles Arnold Park and ends at Four Season Park. Main Street and the cross streets all along the parade route will be closed to thru traffic from 9:15am to approximately 11:30am. Central Parking lot is reserved for Farm Animal trailers and the Marching Band. Please park on side streets OFF the parade route. Come early! Don't be late!

Park Vendors & Booths Open

9:00am-1pm

Don't miss the fun! Meet butterflies and snakes, play fun games, make crafts! 


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.

Parade Line-Up

9:30am

Pet Paraders line-up in Central Parking Lot Alley next to St. Johnsbury House. 

Parade Starts

10:00am

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, goes around Arnold Park and ends at Four Seasons Park.

Parade Ends But the Fun Continues

11:15am

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

11:30am

Start your morning blessed: Blessing of the Animals offered by Father Lance Harlow on the steps of St. John's Evangelical Catholic Church (corner of Winter and Main Streets).

Competition Winners Announced

12:45pm

Thank you to all our Sponsors, Judges, Volunteers, our Pet Paraders & Congratulations to All Our Category Winners!

Festivities Come to a Close

1:00pm

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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