Alex’s Paw Park To Host Annual Howl’oween K9 Costume Contest & Parade

HOLMDEL, NJ — Alex’s Paw Park will host their fourth annual Howl’oween K9 Costume Contest & Parade on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

One of the park’s most “pup-ular” attractions, costume contestants will be reviewed by a panel of judges, including Holmdel Mayor Rocco Impreveduto, Holmdel Township Director of Purchasing/Grant Coordinator Barbara Kovelesky, Holmdel Teacher and Animal Welfare Club Advisor Chelsea Crowley, and a Ching family representative.

Prizes and certificates will be awarded for Best in Show, Funniest, Most Creative, Best Group, and this year’s newest category – Cutest Costume.

In addition to the costume contest, event attendees can also enjoy photo-ops, face painting, “Touch a Truck” with the Holmdel First Aid Squad, and pet-related vendors such as Wag on Inn and Bark for Life of Central NJ.

The event is in partnership with Animal Welfare Club members of Holmdel High School and WR Satz Middle School.

During the event, the park and club members will be looking to collect new dog toys and treats to benefit local shelters and rescues. Contributions can be dropped off in the dog park’s collection bin through Oct. 6, or at the bin at Holmdel High School/Middle School.

“There are many pet-related Halloween events out there, but we have the distinction of being the only one which includes a dog park for off-leash furry fun,” Lisa Ching said.

Ching is the mother of Alexander Ching, a late Holmdel resident who Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park was named for in 2021.

There are no fees to participate in the costume contest and parade. Check-in for costume contestants begins at 2 p.m., and the parade is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m.

Costume contest winners will be announced at 3 p.m. In case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday.

For more information, you can visit the Alex’s Paw Park Facebook page.

The event will take place at 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel, at Bayonet Farm.

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