Pets and Patriots 250
Healing Heroes, Celebrating Freedom
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States and Honoring the Human-Animal Bond.
Healing Trauma Through Companionship
Every single day, 17 veterans commit suicide. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we are coming together as a community to bring urgent attention to this crisis. We are marching to highlight the life-saving human-animal bond, demonstrating how pet companions and service animals provide vital support for our veterans and first responders to overcome trauma and PTSD.
March. Rev. Restore.
Event Programming & Itinerary
Commemorating 250 years of American independence with a community march, car show, and benefit concert dedicated to veteran trauma recovery and the human-animal bond.
The Pets & Patriots March
Join veterans, first responders, and community advocates as we march alongside our service animals and pet companions.
The Car Show (Outdoor)
Explore a showcase of classic and modern vehicles outside the 2 Brothers Roundhouse. Open to all families, pets, and community members.
The Benefit Concert (Indoor)
Enjoy an exclusive concert with talent curated by FTD Ministry.
Important Venue Note: The benefit concert takes place inside the 2 Brothers restaurant. Only certified service animals will be permitted.
Join the Coalition
Join the Coalition: Become a Pets & Patriots Partner
Align your organization with FTD Ministry, All Pets Wellness Foundation, Huntington Bank, Wounded Warrior Project, the American Legion, and the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs. By partnering with the Pets and Patriots 250, you are directly supporting trauma recovery for veterans and first responders while celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary with the Aurora community.