Pet Parade

Participants may register for the pet parade at a fee of $25 per pet/animal through parade day. Those who register by May 2nd receive a free t-shirt, and the first 100 registrants will get a free swag bag! Cash, check, and credit card are accepted. Simply fill out a form (one per pet/animal) and submit your payment via ONE of the two options below:

Cash & Check:

Download and fill out a form HERE

Then, mail or bring your completed form(s) to the Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity along with your payment(s).

Credit Card:

Fill out the form HERE to pay online

The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity invites everyone to its 2025 Pet Parade on Saturday, May 31st, beginning at the Moravian Historical Society and ending at Veteran’s Memorial Square.  This memorable community event is the kick-off for this year’s summer reading program.

Lineup starts at 9:30 am at Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center St.

For a $25 donation, register a pet or stuffed animal for the parade.

Participants may register for the pet parade through parade day.

Those who register by May 2nd receive a free t-shirt, and the first 100 registrants will get a free swag bag!

Compete to win a prize for Best Owner/Pet Costume Combo, Teeniest Tiny Pet, “I Am Going to Need a Bigger Leash” (for Size or Personality), Most Unique Pet, Best Pet on Wheels (non-motorized floats, please), Most Huggable, and Star of the Show.  New this year:  end-of-parade festivities, including a deejay, vendors, demos, and fun activities!  Proceeds will benefit the MLNV.

Call 610-759-4932 ext. 4 with registration and general pet parade questions.

See following section for specific rules and further details

Want t-shirts for the whole family? Order extra shirts and more from Nazareth Army Navy HERE!

• All pets must be on a leash, or otherwise contained, at all times. • Pet must have current vaccinations.

• No aggressive animals are permitted. Pets must be sociable with other animals, adults, and children. Pets must be comfortable in a loud and festive environment.

• Courtesy is appreciated. Be prepared to clean up after your pet.

• If you do not have a pet, you are welcome to register your favorite stuffed animal!

• Each pet must be accompanied by an owner/handler 16 years of age or older; the owner/handler is the main person responsible for controlling the pet in the parade. Other family members are welcome and encouraged to accompany the pet as well.

• ONE FREE T-SHIRT will be provided to each registration received by Friday, May 2nd.

• The first 100 registrants will receive a swag bag on parade day.

• You are highly encouraged to pick up T-shirts and contest numbers at the library during library hours beginning Tuesday, May 27th and continuing through Friday, May 30th. Items may also be picked up at the parade start after 9:00 am on Parade Day.

• Contest categories: Best Owner/Pet Costume Combo, Teeniest Tiny Pet, “I Am Going to Need a Bigger Leash” (for Size or Personality), Most Unique Pet, Best Pet on Wheels (Only non-motorized floats are permitted: decorated wagons, strollers, kiddie cars, bicycles, etc.), Most Huggable, and Star of the Show.

• If you want your pet to be judged for awards, you must prominently display the number given to you at t-shirt/contest number distribution. • NEW THIS YEAR: end-of-parade festivities, including a deejay, vendors, demos, and fun activities!

Our parade is made possible by a number of great local sponsors!

2025 Sponsors:

Top Dog

Cat’s Meow

Pick of the Litter

Vaughn’s Talk of the Town Salon

William Bartlett Consulting, LLC

Additional Donors

Want to sponsor this great event to advertise your business and help support the library? See the sponsorship letter below! It has details on how to sponsor, how we’ll advertise, and other benefits!

2025 Pet Parade Sponsor Letter and Form

Please consider volunteering the day of the Parade! We need help with set-up, take-down, and parade management!

2025 Pet Parade Volunteer Form