Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the Annual Spooktacular Saturday in Historic Downtown Thorold on October 25th! A day filled with FREE family fun for both kids and dogs!
Canine Costume Contest & Puppy Parade
First event of the day is going to be a howling good time, rain or shine!
What's the Scoop?
Get your furry friends ready for a paw-some time at the Canine Costume Contest & Puppy Parade! Dress them up in their best costumes for a chance to win fabulous prizes. It's a tail-wagging, treat-eating extravaganza you won't want to miss!
Where's the Party?
Head over to Jaycee Centennial Park on Albert Street West, between the Old Firehall and the Thorold Veterinary Hospital. That's where all the fun will be happening!
When Should You Arrive?
Check-in starts at 9:45am, so make sure you and your furry friend are ready to strut your stuff. The parade kicks off at 10:00am, following a predetermined route around Downtown Thorold (we walk as a group).
Where Does the Parade End?
The parade ends at Pet Valu, where all participants will receive doggie treat bags and the winners of the best costumes will be awarded their prizes. A big thank you to Pet Valu for their support and providing the prizes and doggy loot bags (to the first 50 registrants)!
Don't miss out on this exciting event! It's going to be a barking good time for everyone involved. So mark your calendars, grab your pup's costume, and get ready to have a howling good time at the Annual Spooktacular Saturday in Historic Downtown Thorold!
Registration
In order for us to best plan for the event, registration is required. Head over to our event page to register: https://thoroldbia.com/pages/puppy-halloween-parade
First 50 registrants will receive a free doggy loot bag courtesy of Thorold Pet Valu. Don’t delay, register today!
Children Trick or Treat the Street
Second event of the day is going to be a spooktacular time for the kids, rain or shine!
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the Annual Spooktacular Saturday in Historic Downtown Thorold! It's back and better than ever, so mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25th (rain or shine).
What's the Plan for the Day?
Head over to the Thorold Public Library at 14 Ormond St N for check-in starting at 11:15 am. The spooky festivities kick off at 11:30 am, so don't be late!
How Can You Participate?
Don your spookiest, silliest, or most creative costume and join in the fun! Once you check in, at 11:30am, you'll be ready to hit the streets of Downtown Thorold for some trick or treating excitement.
What's New This Year?
This year, the event will follow the same format as the popular Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt event. Grab a map at check-in and visit the marked businesses for some spooktacular treats. It's like a treasure hunt, but with candy!
Any Treats for the Grown-Ups?
Special treat alert for the adults! Make sure to stop by LEW'S pizza + wings + thing for a little something special to enjoy while the kids are busy collecting their goodies (one slice of pizza, per adult, while supplies last). There will also be a treat for the kiddos to collect.
Parade, Costume Contest and Dancing – what fun!
At 12:30pm - meet us at the Hydro One Parkette (Front St N) as we form a fun parade lineup to walk down to the Moose & Goose for a costume contest and dance party!
Registration
In order for us to best plan for the event, registration is required. Head over to our event page to register: https://thoroldbia.com/pages/kids-halloween-parade
So, gather your little ghouls and goblins, put on your best costume, and get ready for a day of treats, prizes, and loads of fun in Historic Downtown Thorold. It's going to be a spooktacular time that you won't want to miss!