What to Know
- The twenty second annual Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade
- Sunday, Oct. 29 close to Belmont Pool (4000 E. Olympic Plaza in Long Beach)
- $10 canine forward of time; $20 on parade day; $35 VIP canine (walk close to the entrance)
It is not daily {that a} canine will get to strut alongside a crimson carpet, in entrance of adoring followers, whereas serving to the neighborhood, and having fun with some fall sunshine, too.
But then, the Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade is not an on a regular basis sort of occasion.
The Fido-fun fundraiser — the money raised helps quite a few native applications round Long Beach — has been round for 20 years, plus two years on high of that, and now a whole lot of little honeybuns, and their people, end up for the pre-Halloween occasion.
It’s pupped, er, popped up at a couple of Long Beach spots over the years, however in case you are attending the Oct. 29 parade, you may wish to make for the ocean-close grassy space near Belmont Pool (yep, it’s close to Rosie’s Dog Beach).
The seaside is called for parade organizer Justin Rudd’s dearly missed Bulldog Rosie, a star that graced the crimson carpet in the course of the occasion’s early days.
Today, Rosie’s lovable legacy shines on, and over 400 dogs are anticipated in 2023.
Some will strut, some will watch, and people will benefit from the sweet-natured celebration, one which places the emphasis on giving again, scritchable bellies, imaginative outfits, and the enjoyable of being close to the ocean on a tremendous autumn afternoon.
Want to participate?
Your canine’s look doesn’t must be elaborate, although some entries are. Many folks gown in tandem with their tail-waggers, going for a Chewbacca and Han Solo vibe or the crew from “The Wizard of Oz.”
Here’s the place to sign up upfront; particulars, guidelines, and plenty of pictures from 2022 — whats up, inspiration — are available on the Haute Dogs website.
