13th HOWL-o-ween at The Fairmont

Costumed canines took over the courtyard Loggia Bar at the Fairmont Washington, DC for the 13th annual HOWL-o-ween bash complete with themed cocktails and pooch-perfect prizes.

Cute and current-event themed outfits had dogs dressed to distraction as they enjoyed tricks and treats, including Fairmont’s fresh-baked dog biscuits served on a silver platter. Two-legged leash handlers also sipped and savored from the courtyard bar’s menu of lighter bites.

But the costume contest was the highlight of the night! Pooches and friends dressed as Dodgers fans, an Ewok, a chicken coop, and sea creatures were recognized with Paw-nerable Mentions. But the participants who placed won some seriously paw-some prizes!

Bar bites and cocktails for two in the Courtyard of Loggia went to third-place finishers Lily & Squirtle dressed alongside their humans as the American Dream — to include Rocky, Lady Liberty, Uncle Sam, and Elvis.

Brunch for two in Fairmont’s Juniper Restaurant was awarded for a second-place win to Graham the 10-year-old cocker, who dressed as an adorable Panda along with his humans, in honor of the pair of pandas recently arrived at the National Zoo.

And it was Cece, the Loofah!, that took home top honors in the costume contest for a full-family Bath Time outfit, accompanied by a bubble bath and bathers. Upon winning, the group explained that a recent loss would have them especially cherishing the prize… an overnight stay for two humans and two canine companions at The Fairmont!

What a treat!