Westmont pet owners will have plenty to bark about May 15, during the fifth annual Westmont Pet Promenade and Party in the Park event.
The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau and the Westmont Park District will present the free event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ty Warner Park, near the intersection of Blackhawk Drive and Plaza Drive in Westmont.
The day will be filled with fun activities and contests including Best Pet Trick and an Agility Course for dogs. The grand finale of the Pet Promenade will be a parade of pets and their owners. Awards will be given for Best in Show, Best Costume, Largest Pet, Smallest Pet and Most Unusual Pet. Also, there will be over 20 vendors showcasing products for pets and their owners.
Several animal rescue associations will also be in attendance with pet information and pets for adoption.
“All the proceeds we make on our volunteer, hand-made items go directly to Grassroots.” Grassroots Animal Rescue volunteer Jacki Garvey said. “It’s kitten season right now and we are getting lots of kittens. We need all the help we can get.”
New this year, People’s Resource Center (PRC) will have a table so event goers can donate pet food for local pet “friends” in need.
“Often, when people make donations, they don’t always think of pet items,” said Susan Manning, PRC staff member. “This will provide a wide variety of pet food for our clients.”
in conjunction with the Pet Promenade, there will be a Touch-a-Truck program as well as a Flying 4 Kids kite event. The parking lot near the intersection of Blackhawk and Plaza will be full with a variety of vehicles that kids can touch, climb and explore at the Touch-A-Truck event. There will be tractors, police and fire vehicles, snow plows, and more. Also, the Chicago Kite Club will be providing demonstrations, assisting kids with making their own kites, and coordinating a kite candy drop at 2 p.m.
This event presents a unique opportunity for families to come to the park and enjoy a variety of activities. Food vendors will also be on-hand or you can bring your own picnic. K-Hits 104.3 Radio Station will broadcast live from the event. For more information on the event visit www.westmontchamber.com or call 630-960-5553.
For more information, contact the Westmont Chamber at 630-960-5553. For more information on the event, visit www.westmontchamber.com.