The 81st Annual Winsted Pet Parade is scheduled for May 20, 2017 at 2:00PM sponsored by the Winsted-Torrington Rotary Club, the longest-running parade of its type in the nation. Children, parents and their pets will once again march down Main Street. Anyone can join in as a spectator or as a participant and all are welcome. It's never too late to participate; you can sign up the day of the parade at the corner of Lake Street and Meadow Street. Please plan to arrive by 1:00PM to enter the parade.
This area favorite features 14 divisions of pets including dogs, pets – not dogs, famous people, plus a variety of bands, fire trucks and local celebrities. Parade ends at East End Park where the Gilbert School Jazz Band plays at the bandstand and the winners of this year’s parade are announced