More than 500 dogs were dressed to the (ca)nines at the 17th annual Haute Dog Howl’oween parade in Southern California.
The costumed pups paraded with their owners in Marina Vista Park in Long Beach, California.
Justin Rudd, the event organiser, said it was a fun way to get the community together to raise money for animal welfare programs.
‘It’s ordinary to go to the dog park these days,’ Rudd told The Grunion. ‘But when does a dog get to be around hundreds of dogs at one time? This is big deal for them.’
Some dog owners join in on the festivities with related costumes. Especially ambitious duos even make elaborate floats.
The winner of the costume contest at the event was a Boston Terrier named Lucy who came dressed as the Cat in the Hat with her owners as Things 1 and 2
More than 500 dogs were dressed to the (ca)nines at the 17th annual Haute Dog Howl’oween parade in Southern California. Above, an owner and his Shih Tzu dressed up as three dogs pretending to be a ‘hooman person’
Another entrant took their inspiration from Beauty and the Beast, complete with a wagon for all of the smaller details
A poodle dressed up in a lobster costume is carried in a large pot by her ‘chef’ owner as they make their way into the kitchen
Oprah the Pomeranian embraces her fluffy fur as a frappuccino with a straw hat
The winner of the parade was Lucy the Boston Terrier, who dressed up as the Cat in the Hat. Her owner is dressed as Thing 2
This group made the parade a family affair by dressing up as trolls with their three small pups
A long-haired Chihuahua experienced the parade from under a rainbow in her Cupcakes and Rainbows themed wagon
The top dog of the day, Lucy, sits proudly with her owners Thing 1 and Thing 2 as she receives her first-place title and grand prize
An adorable old-timer wearing elegant pearls and a tiny hat received a ribbon as a finalist
A pup sitting on a wheelchair throne dressed as PeeWee Herman looks proudly at the camera
A corgi has been transformed into an actual Chia Pet with a shrub-covered suit
A Golden Retriever named Scooty is ready to take flight in his pilot ensemble
A musical shih tzu is ready for the Day of the Dead in a mariachi costume in a colored float
A punny little pup dressed up as the painter Picasso rolled down the parade path on a makeshift painting studio
A brother and sister duo went as a lion and a zebra. The owner joined them in a giraffe suit
A little girl and her dog wear matching lion costumes as they strut past spectators
A Chihuahua is dressed as a tourist at Disneyland complete with a pup-sized camera
A large grey dog was transformed into a delicious pack of Jelly Bellies with water balloons and plastic wrap
A super duo of wonder woman and superman strutted confidently down the parade route
A big fluffy dog’s furr has been died light pink to make her look like a fairy, complete with a pink tutu and wings
Participants dressed as Georgie and Pennywise from the movie ‘It’ pose on the grass
A young boy and his pup dressed as characters from the shining with a tricycle and wagon
Another touristy trotter rocks a Hawaiian shirt and checkered visor over his loose curls
A poodle shows off her latest cut-and-color with puffy magenta paws, ears and tail
A duo of imposters roll down the street in a wagon-turned-circus cage dressed as monkeys
A rockin Airdale Terrier dresses a member of the Guns n Roses band complete with flowing blond locks and a red bandana
A Jack Russell Terrier’s football player costume and accompanying helmet vehicle are a clear touchdown at the parade
A black pooch looks radiant in a flower crown as she channels her inner Frida Kahlo
The dog dressed as Frida Kahlo is accompanied by her owner dressed as a fierce luchador
A wise young pup is dressed as Yoda from Star Wars with his Jedi owners
The parade went swimmingly for this mermaid Corgi whose owner was dressed as a crab
Cupcake the Poodle even manages to hit the salon for a manicure before the parade
A timid Boston Terrier puppy went for a more low-key vibe with a black hoodie at the parade
A chopper-ready schnauzer looks psyched to hit the the road with his dad following the parade
The Queen of Hearts and her trusty sidekick turned heads with red, black and white get-ups
A small unicorn pup is not quite ready for her close up as she shows her tush to the camera
A pooch sits confidently in his automobile with goggles on, ready to hit the mean streets
A massive Great Dane tries to convince crowds he’s a horse as he struts down the road
A tiny Disney-loving Pomeranian dressed as Moana from last year’s film
A little girl clears the path for her fluffy pup, wearing fur that matches his