The Long Beach festival is known for its adorable and imaginative pup costumes.
Hundreds of dogs sporting quirky costumes attend the annual event
Dogs, as any pooch person knows, can get almost any party started, even if the occasion in question is still a few days away.The pup-packed procession has strutted for several years now, giving people and their pets — dogs, lizards, and the occasional pig — the chance to show off some truly outlandish and imaginative costumes.Sign up for NBC LA newsletters.
The red carpet was rolled out for the 2023 event on Sunday, Oct. 29 and, as always, the lavish looks charmed onlookers. And the money raised from the uplifting outing? It will fund give-back programs around the community, including regular beach clean-ups. Admire some of the heart-tugging togs now and start dreaming up your dog's 2024 costume .Hundreds of pups were inspired to"come on down" to the 2023 Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade."Barbie"-inspired costumes added plenty of style to the Oct. 29 festival.The get-ups event went galactic at the 2023 affair.
The popular Long Beach party, which draws hundreds of spectators in addition to participants, turned 22 in 2023.The 2023 event trotted near the former Belmont Pool; the parade has visited a few different Long Beach locations over the years.