Costume Contest

Join us for a howlin' time at the HOWLOWEEN costume contest. Enter to win amazing prizes!

Best Small Dog

Best Large Dog

Best Group

The top 3 contestants in each category will be awarded prizes.

Best Little Dog Costume Contest

Dogs 25 lbs or less

Best Large Dog Costume Contest

Dogs 25 lbs or more

Best Group Costume Contest

A group = more than 3 people or more than 2 dogs

Here is some additional information about the contest:

A $20 donation is requested for each dog entered in the competition.
Canine entrants must be licensed and up to date with their vaccinations in order to participate.
All dogs must be leashed and with an adult at all times.
Entries must be submitted no later than 1:30. This contest begins promptly at 2:00 p.m.
Participant’s number must be visible to the judges.
Costumes must be safe and comfortable for dogs.
Photos will be taken throughout the costume contest.
Winners will be announced at the end of the show. The winning dog(s) will pose for a photo. Winners’ name and photo will be included in our post event press releases and on our website.
Judging Criteria: Entrants will be judged on costume's creativity, humor, character, charisma, and uniqueness. The judges’ decisions will be final.

Meet our Emcees

Kenny Walker

A recognized member of the Miami community, Kenny Walker has been making South Florida radio listeners smile for over 20 years. He is the morning drive host at 102.7 The Beach. In addition to his morning show, Walker is the voice of the Miami Dolphins and active with various charities throughout the area. During his career, Walker has announced over 170 Dolphins games, and has helped raise more than $1.6 million dollars for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Lauren Marsicano

Lauren Marsicano, Esq. is the founding partner of Miami-based boutique law firm Marsicano + Leyva PLLC and has worked with global Fortune 100 companies like Bank of America and Ryder. Outside of her law firm, she is the creator of the Networking Maverick community where she helps her clients turn their networks into net-worth, and in 2020, Lauren founded the nonprofit Women for Success that is creating generational impact by empowering self-identifying women through grants, education, ementorship, support, and community to allow them to define success on their own terms. Lauren has been recognized as a “Top 40 under 40 Lawyer in the Nation” by the American Bar Association and has been named a “Florida Super Lawyer, Rising Star” as well as the Best She-Owned Miami Business Owner by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She received her law degree from the University of Miami and has studied at Oxford University.