Costumed Dogs Parade at Streeterville Halloween Event
Dogs and their owners in costume joined the 39th annual Streeterville Dog (and Cat) Halloween Party & Parade in Chicago.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Dogs
Dogs of many breeds and their owners dressed in costumes for the 39th Annual Streeterville Dog (and Cat) Halloween Party & Parade, held on a Saturday in the sculpture garden of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Costumes included a gladiator, Rocky, a police officer, a pasta box, a clown, Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, and Paddington Bear.
Why it matters
The event brings together pets and owners for a community parade and costume contest in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. It marks the 39th year the gathering has been held, showing its long-running place in the city's Halloween calendar.
The 39th Annual Streeterville Dog (and Cat) Halloween Party & Parade was held on a Saturday in the sculpture garden of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. No attendance count or participant total was reported.
The players
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is a nonprofit museum on Lake Shore Drive known for its modern and contemporary art collection and its sculpture garden.
The details
Costumed pets and their owners took part in a parade and costume contest in the sculpture garden of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Participating dogs came in many breeds and wore costumes ranging from a gladiator and Rocky to Paddington Bear and a pasta box.
Timeline
Saturday, October 31, 2026: 39th Annual Streeterville Dog (and Cat) Halloween Party & Parade held
Community Tradition
The 39th annual edition continues a Streeterville Halloween tradition that has run every year since the event began. Its longevity makes it one of the neighborhood's enduring fall gatherings for pet owners.
Chicago pet owners interested in costume events can plan around this annual parade for future Halloween seasons. The event offers a local outing for dogs and their owners in the city.
The takeaway
Annual community events like this one give Chicago pet owners a regular, low-cost way to socialize their dogs and join their neighborhood. Planning early for costume contests can help owners prepare for similar fall gatherings.
Further reading
Find more stories on Dogs and local pet events in Chicago.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mail Online.
