Dog Day on the Green

Thank you for coming

Dog Day — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:54:13 +0000

Thank you everyone for coming to the Second Annual Dog Day on the Green Festival, braving the heat and sharing the fun. This year’s event was better and improved, as we continue bringing you the best “everything dog”.

We hope you enjoyed our education sessions, entertainment and services provided by our sponsors, vendors, guests, staff and volunteers.

Thank you, and we will see you next year

Beware of Lake Shore Drive Street Closings

Dog Day — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:38:45 +0000

The Chicago Triathlon ALSO takes place this Sunday, and two of Lake Shore Drive lanes will be closed until noon on Sunday.

Avoiding Lake Shore Drive is probably best.

Parking for the event is free, but limited. Early arrival will guarantee you a spot.

If you want to go to the Dog Beach on Montrose, please see requirements from Park District on our website

Chicago’s Second Annual Official Dog Festival kicks off with Celebrity Musicians, Nationally Renowned Animal Experts and Free Fun for the Whole Family

Dog Day — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:26:50 +0000

The Chicago City Clerk and the Chicago Park District are proud to announce the city’s second annual canine festival, Dog Day on the Green. Dog Day on the Green is a free family festival for dog owners, dog lovers, canine companions, and advocates. This exciting and unique event will takes place on Sunday, August 29^th at beautiful Montrose Harbor, where Simonds and Montrose Drives meet.

Dog Day on the Green offers contests, interactive activities, educational seminars, and an array of local vendors catering to Chicago’s canine community. Attractions will include Hawk City K9 agility course, Ken Henry and Coral Reef demonstration, Lure Dog Training, and more. There will also be an educational area to help families learn more about caring for their pets and a kid’s corner co-organized by Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control and Project Safe Humane.

Sponsors Bissell, Mitsubishi, the Happy Husky Bakery among others will on-site showcasing some of their pet-friendly products including vacuum cleaners specially designed for pet owners, a Mitsubishi Outlander GT that is one of the leading vehicles for the safe transportation of pets, and gourmet dog treats. Univision Radio, 101.9 The Mix, WLS Radio, Radio Cosmos and Today’s Chicago Woman will be on-site giving away promotional items!

A variety of celebrities will be attending the event, including Skip Haynes of the hit 70’s folk band Aliotta-Haynes-Jeremiah. Mr. Haynes, a huge dog lover and advocate, will be flying from his home in Los Angeles to his native Chicago to join the canine-friendly festivities at Dog Day on the Green. Mr. Haynes is the author of the hit song Lake Shore Drive, and music lovers are in for a treat— Mr. Haynes has adapted the lyrics of Lake Shore Drive to celebrate Dog Day on the Green!

What’s more exciting and demonstrative of Haynes’ commitment to animal well-being, $2.00 of the proceeds from the sale of each Dog Day on the Green single or CD will be donated to Friends of Chicago Animal Care & Control.

Mr. Haynes will be arriving to Chicago on August 26^th and will available for interviews during the days leading up to the event.

Please join dog owners, dog lovers, animal professionals and celebrities for a fun day in the park. Don’t forget to bring your pooch!

Support Animal Welfare in Chicago

Dog Day — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:58:21 +0000

By downloading the tune Dog Day on the Green, and other Skip Haynes songs

He will perform Live at Dog Day on the Green Festival on Sunday August 29th at 1:00 PM

2010 schedule of activities is UP!!!

Dog Day — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:20:39 +0000

Schedule of activities for this year’s event coming up has been released,

you can download it here Dog Day on the Green Schedule 2010

There’s Pets I’d Like To Tell You About….Dog Day On the Green Song

Dog Day — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:29:49 +0000

Every dog festival should have a theme song, right?

Skip Haynes of Aliotta, Haynes and Jeremiah has created a song for Dog Day on the Green.

Remember, the tune Lake Shore Drive? This 1975 Chicago classic was a hit for Aliotta, Haynes and Jeremiah.

This first few lines may jog your memory:

There’s a road I’d like to tell you ’bout,

Lives in my hometown.

Lake Shore Drive the road is called,

And it’ll take you up or down.

Skip Haynes happens to be HUGE animal lover, and has written several tunes now supporting pet adoption….

Skip Haynes Well, he’s now written with Steve Dale an anthem for Chicago pet adoption, and for Dog Day on the Green, with proceeds of this tune (and others he’s written) to support Safe Humane Chicago!

Safe Humane Chicago is dedicated to break the cycle of violence to animals (such as dogfighting) and violence to one another, it involves working with community partners to teach humane education in school, and various other programs including support of shelter adoption.

Haynes is scheduled to perform the tune live at Dog Day on the Green

Download the tune Dog Day on the Green, and other Haynes songs to support animal welfare in Chicago

Pet Supplies Plus joins our BIG DOG vendor group

Dog Day — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:03:03 +0000

Pet Supplies “Plus” joins our group of BIG DOG VENDORS today.

They are your Pet’s Favorite Store and are often located in convenient high-traffic areas. They make it quick and easy for their customers to get in, find exactly what they want and get back out on their way.

Find a store near you here

Say goodbye to two of our Dog Day interns!

Dog Day — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:53:35 +0000

We are sad to see them go, but a big thank you and congrats to two of our summer interns – James Estes and Marissa Salinas – for all your hard work and committed support to all things dog day! Good luck with school and on all your future endeavors and “bark” on!!!

Listen to MC Steve Dale’s show “Pet World” Tomorrow @ 2 pm!

Dog Day — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:42:29 +0000

Listen to WLS 890 am to hear about our event live on Dog Day Emcee Steve Dale’s show “Pet World” tomorrow at 2 pm. Steve will interview live two of our beloved committee members, Alicia Obando and Alice Lerman, as they talk more in detail about Dog Day on the Green! Don’t miss out on learning more!

Get ready to flex with DOGA!

Dog Day — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:57:10 +0000

We are very happy to bring to our entertainment list this year DOGA - with certified yoga instructor Nicole Sopko and her best friend Maizy, as they lead an extra special class suitable for all levels as they incorporate canine message techniques to bring you and your pooch closer. Just another way for you and your loved one to have some doggy fun at Dog Day on the Green 2010 !!!