Annual Howl-O-Ween Event planned for Saturday

The Manassas Park Department of Parks and Recreation is slated to host a very special kind of 'paw'ty on Saturday morning.

 The city’s Howl-O-Ween costume party for dogs is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Manassas Park Dog Park located just behind the community center.

 This is the second year for the event, Jennifer Deuterman, parks and recreation  marketing manager said.

 Last year, the event was held to raise money for the dog park, she said.

Now that the dog park is open for business, all funds will go toward maintaining and enhancing the park.

 There will be several contests to enter for the dog who prefers bragging rights over treats.

 The categories are: Funniest Costume, Best Dog and Owner Costume, Most original costume, Best Halloween-themed costume and the “Haute” dog costume (best dog overall)

 The event is free to humans, but dogs should prepare to fork over five bones a piece ($5)

 For more information call the Manassas Park Community Center at 703-335-8872 or visit its website.