Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade
Spectators gather to watch hundreds of costumed dogs and their owners march through the park, accompanied by decorated pet floats. Alongside the parade, a vendor fair features food trucks, pet products, and animal rescue organizations. Judges evaluate contestants on originality and showmanship before recognizing top entries at the post-parade awards ceremony.
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When
Tickets
Spectating is free. Costumed humans may walk in the parade for free. Dog parade entry is $10 per dog in advance or $20 per dog on event weekend; VIP dog entry is $35, with line-skipping and a place near the front. A front-row chair is $6 cash or $7 by credit card; the page also says a $6 cash front-row chair is available at the event. Bring your own folding chair for the second row for free. A canopy with six chairs is listed at $200 in advance.
Hours
Vendor fair: 12:30–4 p.m.; costumed humans lead the parade at 2:28 p.m.; parade: 2:30 p.m. (about 40 minutes); awards ceremony immediately after, approximately 3:30 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Belmont Shore
Food & Drink
A small selection of food trucks and drink vendors sell food and beverages during the afternoon fair.
Parking
Parking is available in legal street spaces and in the Marine Stadium parking lots. The page also says there is free street parking and about 800 metered spaces in the Granada Ave. parking lot and the Belmont Pier parking lot.
Pets
Dogs may participate in the parade if registered and paid for separately. Dogs must remain leashed, have current rabies and vaccinations, and wear ID tags. Dogs in heat and aggressive dogs are not allowed; puppies under 4 months or without vaccinations are not allowed. Costumes must be safe and comfortable. Dogs with certain health or heat concerns may walk past the judges and exit rather than complete the route.
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Tips & Advice
- Bring your own folding chair to sit in the second row for free, or bring exact cash if you want to rent a front-row seat.
- Parking is available on neighborhood streets as well as in Marine Stadium lots and metered lots at Granada Avenue and Belmont Pier.
- If you register a dog in the parade, wear your bib number on your front so the judges can clearly view your entry.
Special Events & Promotions
- Paid VIP dog registration offers a separate sign-in line, line-skipping and a place near the front of the parade.
Links & Contact
Run by Haute Dogs / Community Action Team (C.A.T.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can humans participate in the parade without a dog?
Yes, costumed children and adults without dogs are permitted to register and walk near the front of the parade for free.
What are the requirements for dogs entering the parade?
Dogs must remain leashed, have current vaccinations including rabies, wear ID tags, be at least four months old, and not be aggressive or in heat.
What do the costume contest judges look for?
Judges score entries on originality, showmanship, detail of costume, and first impression across dog, human, group, and float categories.
Are floats allowed in the parade?
Floats are allowed if they are non-motorized devices such as wagons or pulled carts that do not exceed five feet in width.
Are there any costume restrictions?
Costumes must be safe and comfortable for dogs, confetti is not permitted, and culturally insensitive costumes are prohibited.
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