Four-legged creatures will be setting out for Occoquan on Sunday.
Loyalty Pet Care and Ridge Lake Animal Hospital are running the first annual Haunted Hounds Howl-O-Ween.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., county residents and their pooches can participate in a canine costume contest and parade at River Mill Park, according to a release.
Event organizers suggest spectators bring chairs or blankets.
Afterward, canine trick or treating and after party yappy hours will be offered at pet friendly restaurants.
Haunted Hounds Howl-O-Ween tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Prince William Humane Society in Dumfries.
Free parking will be available throughout the town.
Patriot Scuba is also sponsoring a free shuttle that will travel from the commuter lot on Route 123 305 Mill Street.
It will pick up passengers every half hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Donations to Patriots for Disabled Divers, a non-profit, will be accepted.
Here is a schedule of event activities, according to a release:
- Check In & Gates Open at River Mill Park — 11 a.m.
- Pawrade Step off & Spooktating — 12 p.m.
- Roll of Sponsors, Judges Introductions — 12:15 p.m.
- Winners Wag & Prizes Awarded — 12:45 p.m.
- Occoquan Merchants Guild Release of the Hounds on Town — 1 p.m.
- Trick & Treating at Participating Merchants — 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- After Pawty Yappy Hours at Participating Restaurants — 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
To learn more information, contact Terry Haas at 703-679-7297 or terry@loyaltypet.com.
