The parade for animal charities features more than 500 dogs in colorful costumes.​ Even for folks who don't normally venture down Long Beach way, some of these canine costumes really are worth the drive. The Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade claims to be the "World's Largest Halloween Pet Event." 

This year's event is held at the former Belmont Pool grassy area and paths.

Those wanting to watch can bring a folding chair for second row seating, or rent one of the 450 front-row seats in the park ($5), starting at about 1 pm. The seats sold out in previous years. 

Costumed kids and adults without dogs (humans can register for free) lead the parade, followed by the dogs.

Dogs (or their owners) pay $10-$35 to participate and can win what they love best: pet food. Proceeds from the day's events benefit Haute Dogs and Community Action Team (CAT).

There is a vendor fair and pet adoption fair in the park from 12:30 to 4:30pm. 

There is free street parking in the area, and about 800 metered spaces in the Granada Ave. parking lot and the Belmont Pier parking lot.