5th Annual Howl-O-Ween Event was a Howling Success!

First Draft Taproom and Kitchen in South Park was the site of the 5th Annual Howl-O-Ween event – one of South Park’s favorite yearly celebrations.  This year, over 150 dogs and their proud owners signed up with Eventbrite to parade their very best Halloween attire.

It is evident that as many dogs as people populate our popular neighborhood and our four-legged friends enjoy and sometimes endure the attentions of their humans.  There were shy dogs, affable dogs, spooky dogs, and flying dogs, scary dogs and several Pope impersonators. In addition, we all enjoyed a visit from the South Park/Social District mascot Pico! It was amazing that so many different personalities – both canine and human – got along without one snarl or howl! 

Everyone loved the food and drink offerings at First Draft, including the special doggie menu offered for the day.  Mikie and his staff at First Draft did a masterful job of making sure everyone was happy and well served.   

Thanks to our contest judges:

Gina Torreti – long-time local resident, fashion designer, and dog lover

Misty- Just Food For Dogs

Priscilla Naiman – long-time local resident and rescue dog owner

There were two contest rounds due to the large number of dogs.  The judges were tasked with picking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the best canine/human costume contest for each round.  The winners were:

Round One:  

1st Place:  Minnie (as Joy from Inside Out) 

  Human: Alexandria

                 Prize: A photo session for Minnie with local photographer Matt Stassi

2nd Place: Mable and Axel (as Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf)

                Humans: Matt and Lori

                Prize:  $100 certificate from Pine and Crane DTLA

3rd Place: Shorty McFierce  (as Frankenstein)

      Human: Susie Ross

                Prize: $100 certificate from Habachihana Grill, 1045 S. Hill

Round Two:

1st Place:  Vanity (as Elvis) 

      Human: James Zaguroli

               Prize:  Dog Spa Kit from Med Beauty, LA,  1100 S. Hope St

2nd Place:  Monti (as Louvre Heist)

      Humans: Sean and Diane

                Prize:  $100 certificate from Simply Salad, Downtown LA

3rd Place:  Brule (as Cowgirl)

       Human: Daniel Travis

                Prize: $100 certificate from The Wine Station, 1201 S. Hope St. 

In addition, each of the six prize winners received a Food Supply Kit from Just Food for Dogs. 

South Park humans love their dogs.  No doubt about it.  See you all on the street!

           By: John Nilsson