By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn
COMING SOON!!!
Hey y’all, it’s Karen Brem, your ever-fabulous Marketing Director at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn, and I’m here to tell you about one of my absolute favorite Halloween happenings in New Orleans — the 4th Annual Howl-O-Weenie at Dat Dog Magazine! 🐶🎭
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25th, from 3:00–5:00 PM at 3336 Magazine Street, because this paw-some event is guaranteed to have tails wagging and heads turning faster than you can say “trick-or-treat.” 👻
🐕 When Halloween Goes to the Dogs (In the Best Way Possible)
If you’re the kind of person who believes Halloween isn’t complete until your dog’s in costume too — then welcome home, sugar! 💅 The Howl-O-Weenie is the most adorable, bark-tastic event of the spooky season, where pups of every breed strut their stuff in full Halloween regalia. Expect pint-sized pumpkins, canine cowboys, ghostly greyhounds, and dachshunds dressed as… hot dogs. (Yes, it’s been done a million times — and yes, it’s still funny every single year. 🌭)
Humans are absolutely encouraged to get in on the fun. Whether you’re coordinating with your furry sidekick or going solo in your fiercest fit, this is your time to shine. Think “Couture meets Creature Feature” — sequins, fake blood, and fur (preferably faux) are all welcome.
🎟️ A Cause Worth Howling About
Beyond the cute overload, this event is doing real good in the world — every penny of the proceeds goes to Zeus’ Rescue, one of New Orleans’ most beloved local rescue shelters. 🐾💜
So, by grabbing your leash and joining the festivities, you’re not just showing off your pet’s personality — you’re helping save the lives of dogs and cats in need. That’s a Halloween miracle even the Great Pumpkin would applaud. 🎃👏
🍹 From Dog Bones to Daiquiris — Make It a Full-Day Affair
The Howl-O-Weenie may wrap up by 5:00 PM, but baby, the night is just getting started. After you and your pup have paraded, posed, and pawed your way through the crowd, keep those Halloween vibes rolling with a short hop over to the French Quarter.
Swap out that water bowl for a cocktail glass and head into the city’s nightlife scene for some adults-only Halloween fun. 🎭🍸 The French Quarter is the place to let your imagination (and your costume) run wild — think haunted bars, spooky cocktails, street performers, and enough photo ops to fill your feed till Mardi Gras.
🏨 Stay Where the Magic (and Mischief) Happen
Now, let’s talk about where to stay. The Historic Mardi Gras Inn is the place to be this Halloween season — especially if you want to soak up every bit of spooky charm this city has to offer.
We’re located just one block off the French Quarter, and only a two-minute walk to a streetcar stop, so getting to and from Magazine Street — or anywhere else your Halloween heart desires — is a breeze. 🚋
Oh, and did I mention? We’re pet-friendly for dogs 25 pounds or less, so your little goblin-on-a-leash is more than welcome to join the adventure. 🐾
Our recent site-wide glow-up means the inn is looking better than ever — freshly renovated, fabulously stylish, and still serving up that famous New Orleans charm. Plus, we’re proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated, which means everyone is celebrated here, no matter how you identify or who you love. 🏳️🌈💋
And while we make no wild promises (I’m not your fairy godmother, honey — I’m just the marketing director 😉), I can assure you of clean, affordable accommodations and a warm, welcoming staff that’s downright devoted to making your stay amazing.
FOR INFORMATION ON BOOKING YOUR STAY WITH US JUST CALL US DIRECTLY AT 1.504.949.5815 OR 1.800.209.9408. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT US AT historicmardigrasinn.com.
👻 Book Now — Before the Spirits (and Rooms) Vanish!
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to plan your spooky-season getaway, this is it — boo! 👻 From now until Halloween night, New Orleans is buzzing with eerie energy, costume parties, parades, ghost tours, and a calendar packed tighter than a mummy in a sarcophagus.
So, grab your mask, leash, and a sense of adventure — and book your stay at the Historic Mardi Gras Inn before the rooms disappear like a vampire at sunrise. 🌙
Make it a long weekend of barks, boos, and bourbon, and see for yourself why New Orleans doesn’t just do Halloween — we own it.
Event Details Recap:
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Dat Dog Magazine, 3336 Magazine Street, New Orleans
🐾 All proceeds benefit Zeus’ Rescue
So come on down, darling — let’s raise the “woof” on Halloween fun! 🎃🐶
Book your stay today at Historic Mardi Gras Inn, where every guest (two-legged or four) is treated like family — just maybe the spooky kind. 😈
Happy Howl-O-Weenie, y’all! 🐾✨