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Center for the Barks Howl-o-ween Parade
Venue: Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Event Types: Miscellaneous
Cost: Free

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Description:
The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech presents the Center for the Barks Howl-o-ween Parade on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Event Schedule:
• 5:30 PM: Signup for Dogs
• 6:00 PM: Dog Parade Begins

Get ready for the cutest kind of spooky. On the eve of Halloween, the Patricia Buckley Moss Lawn transforms into a festive runway for costumed dogs and their people. We’re celebrating creativity, community, and every good dog in between.

Dress up your dog and strut your stuff! This friendly, just-for-fun parade is open to all sizes and breeds and free to participate. Go solo or coordinate a group costume with your family or friends — matching outfits encouraged! Every pup gets plenty of applause.

Day-of signups begin on site at 5:30 PM before the parade gets underway at 6:00 PM.

Costume contest winners will each receive a bag of swag, and first place also receives two tickets to either La Santa Cecilia or 360 ALLSTARS (winner’s choice) at the Center for the Arts Barks!

Don’t have a dog? Come anyway! Pack a blanket or lawn chair, snap photos, and root for your favorite contestant. We’ll cue up a spirited soundtrack and keep the vibes festive and family-friendly.

Friendly, leashed dogs and all ages are welcome. The event is free.

For dog parents:
• All dogs must remain leashed and under owner control at all times.
• Please bring waste bags and water for your pet.
• Be mindful of noise-sensitive pups; costumes should be comfortable and safe.

Note: This event will be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech is located at 330 Turner Street NW in Blacksburg, VA.

For more information, visit: https://tockify.com/mossartscenter/detail/382/1761859800000 or https://www.facebook.com/artscenteratvt or https://www.instagram.com/artscenteratvt/ or call 540-231-5300.