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Fall Festival and Pooch Parade in Long Branch
October 23, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
FreeHere are more fun activities in Long Branch, New Jersey.
Long Branch Fall Festival & Pooch Parade
Join us for family fun at the Long Branch Fall Festival & Pooch Parade!
When is the Long Branch Fall Festival & Pooch Parade
Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 11:00am – 4:00pm
- The rain date for this event is October 24, 2021.
Where is the Long Branch Fall Festival & Pooch Parade?
- The event will be held at Festival Plaza, Pier Village.
Fall Festival & Pooch Parade Activities
- Arts & Crafts
- Touch a Truck
- Bouncy Rides
- Costumed Pooch Parade
- Makers Market
- Craft Vendors
Entertainment Schedule
Pooch Parade will begin at 12PM with the line-up starting at 11:30 AM.
Admission fees for the Fall Festival & Pooch Parade
- There is no admission fee for this event.
More about Fall Festival & Pooch Parade
All dogs must be pre-registered to participate in the Pooch Parade. All dogs must be leashed and licensed.
Rules and Regulations for Pooch Parade:
- Dogs must be registered for Parade by 11:15 AM.
- Registration fee is $5.00
- All dogs must be on a leash and licensed.
- Female dogs in heat will not be permitted
- Children 12 and under with dogs in the parade must be accompanied by an adult (minimum one adult per child)
- Awards will be presented immediately following the parade
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