Center for the Barks Howl-o-ween Dog Parade

Patricia Buckley Moss Lawn, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech | 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA 24061
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Free outdoor Halloween dog parade on the Patricia Buckley Moss Lawn. Friendly, leashed dogs and all ages are welcome. Participants may dress up their dogs for a costume contest, while spectators can bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the parade.

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Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, the banks of the New River and headwaters of the Roanoke River, Montgomery County is a natural oasis of outdoor enjoyment in Southwest Virginia.  We are home to two of Virginia’s largest towns, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, as well as Virginia Tech – Home of the Hokies! We are proud to call the Huckleberry Trail our own – an expansive 15+ mile trail network which binds our community and connects to Brush Mountain Biking/Hiking. We are also a community rich in innovation and diversity steeped in arts, culture, and history – experience it all when you Go To Town today!