Halloween Parade
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Event Details
Costumed children and pets parade through downtown Herington at 5:30 p.m.
Register at 4:30 p.m. at corner of First and Main for drawings for stuffed animals and bikes given away by Tri-County Chamber of Commerce. Judging of costumed pets will be at 4:30 for prizes given by Tri-County Veterinary Center.
Halloween Parade
Phone : 785-258-2115 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : tri-countyherington@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.tricountycofc.com
Halloween
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