80th Annual La Grange Pet Parade

The Jack Bear Foundation was proud to participate in the 80th Annual La Grange Pet Parade, joining the community for this beloved tradition and helping raise awareness for SCAR-15 research and the rare disease community.

In celebration of this year's theme, “Marching Through the Decades,’ our float represented the 2000s with throwback hits, gummy bears, and plenty of fun along the parade route. We were thrilled to have local musician and friend Patrick Gemkow providing the soundtrack as we made our way through town.

A special thank you to everyone who cheered us on, walked alongside us, and helped bring the Jack Bear spirit to life. And yes, Matt was back in the bear costume, creating smiles and hugs as Jack Bear greeted parade-goers of all ages.

We had a wonderful time celebrating with the community and look forward to participating again next year!