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Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade

Long Beach, CA · Odd

When

October 31, 2026

Where

Marina Vista Park · Long Beach · CA

Cost

Not confirmed

Status

Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

A costumed-dog Halloween parade through Belmont Shore, billed by organizers as the world's largest Halloween pet event and drawing several hundred dogs in costume each year. Started by local organizer Justin Rudd, it has run annually since the early 2000s. The 2026 parade steps off from Marina Vista Park at 2:30pm on Saturday, October 31.

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  A costumed-dog Halloween parade through Belmont Shore, billed by organizers as the world's largest Halloween pet event and drawing several hundred dogs in costume each year.

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