Get ready for the annual Pets and Pumpkin parade!

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The 17th annual Pets and Pumpkins fall festival event is happening on Springfield’s downtown square on Saturday.

It runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and all the proceeds go to various animal and children charities in the Ozarks.

The pet costume parade starts at 2 p.m. Our own Leigh Moody will be emceeing once again. There are many categories to compete in, including best pet costume, best human costume and best overall family costume.

It’s $2 per pet, per person to get in. For more information, check out the event’s website.

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