Sun., Oct. 28, 2007; 2:30 p.m. parade; Start/finish: Livingston Park, 4900 E. Livingston Dr. (@ Park Ave.), Long Beach, 90803.

The 12-block sidewalk parade takes place on Second St. between Roycroft and Granada avenues and lasts about an hour. More than 550 dogs last year helped us to raise more than $10,000! More costumed dogs are expected this year!! Vendor and adoption fair runs 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Kids' Costume Contest at 4:30 p.m. at Livingston Park. All events are free to spectate. Volunteers needed. Contact JustinRudd@aol.com.

ENTRY

$10 per parade dog. (Or, just $25 for entry w/ a cool Haute Dog t-shirt). Win great prizes! $2 for kids' costume contest.

VIP (Very Important Pooch) ENTRY

$35 includes an official Haute Dog t-shirt and the dog/owner can walk near the front of the parade. VIPs will line-up in the alley parallel to Livingston Dr. @ Park Ave.

DOOR PRIZES

Every dog registered in the parade is entered in the drawing for great door prizes (to be drawn after the parade at the awards ceremony; must be present to win)!! More prizes/categories listed below.

REGISTRATION & YAPPY HOUR

Pre-parade "feast"-ivities will include vendor booths, bobbing for Howl'oWeenies, a dog treat stacking contest, a Bulldog Kissing Booth, disc dog demonstrations (Disc Dogs in So. Calif., 1 & 3 p.m.), fun contests, a pet adoption fair, photo opportunities, and preliminary canine costume judging (judges start roaming the park at 2 p.m.) .