October 17 

Pittsboro Downtown Mask Parade! 

October 17 features a “Downtown Mask Parade.”  You (and your pets) are invited to wear costumes and masks and join us.  The parade, led by Mayor Kyle Shipp, starts at the Downtown Pop-Up Park (50 West Salisbury St.) through the Social District and ends with a Costume Contest and Award Ceremony at the Havoc Patio.

Other Activities:

  • Talk to local pet businesses and organizations at the Pittsboro Downtown Pop-Up Park. 
  • Have your face decorated or paint pumpkins at Page Vernon Park.
  • Musicians Danny Gotham and Tom Meltzer will perform in front of the Pittsboro and Chatham County Welcome Center in the Social District.
  • Mia Lucero will be painting Lil Bigman's portrait outside of Pittsboro Gallery of Arts. Mia is known for her paintings of sheep.
  • Artist Vendors will be located along the parade route.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets and showcase their creativity while participating in this downtown celebration.

Don’t miss this magical event—where pets and people become works of art in the heart of Pittsboro!

Downtown Mask Parade

Friday October 17 

  • 5PM:  Sign up at the Downtown Pop-Up Park
    (50 West Salisbury St.)
  • 6PM:  Parade through the Social District
  • 7-8PM:  Costume judging & prizes awarded at the Havoc Patio

Prize Sponsors:

  • Pittsboro Pet Supply
  • Polaris Equine Mobile Veterinary Clinic

Featured Musicians at the Pittsboro and Chatham County Welcome Center

Danny Gotham

Tom Meltzer