Pet Parade Costume Contest
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Get those costumes ready for a frightfully adorable afternoon at the Fright Fest Pet Parade!
Dress up your furry friend and join us for a costume contest featuring prizes, plenty of photo-worthy moments and some of the cutest creatures in Colorado!
Best of all, the Pet Parade is for a good cause! Registration proceeds will support Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League, a Colorado-based animal welfare organization who works with the community to end pet homelessness and animal suffering.Â
Want to participate? Pets of all shapes and sizes are invited to dress up and show off their Halloween spirit. Submit your registration below to enter your pet in the costume contest. Once your registration is received, you’ll be sent a link to pay the $50 registration fee per pet.
CATEGORIES:
Most Creative — most clever/original costume
Funniest Costume — the one that gets the biggest laughs
Most Frightfully Festive — best Halloween-themed look
Best Duo/Group — best pet + owner combo, or a coordinated group
Want to watch the fun? Guests are welcome to cheer on the costumed contestants during the parade! Please note that pets are only permitted inside of Elitch Gardens if they are registered to participate in the Pet Parade.
