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Happy Howl-o-ween!

by Leah Froats

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Each year, the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) hosts its Dog Halloween Party in the MCA’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden. The group’s name might ring bells for those who frequent the weekly Farmers’ Market on the MCA’s plaza, organized by SOAR since 2015.

For the Halloween event's 32nd year, dogs of all shapes and sizes were dressed to impress. The event drew celebrities both local and national: the MCA's own Duncan Anderson was in attendance with his dog, Ser Smokey the Goldenheart, and Emmy Rossum of Shameless fame made an appearance to enjoy the four-legged festivities.

A screenshot of Emmy Rossum's Instagram story from the SOAR Dog Halloween Party.

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With costumes ranging from belly dancers to bumblebees, these pups maintained the spooky spirit of everyone’s favorite horrifying holiday. Scroll through the images below to enjoy these doggos in disguise.


A one-of-a-kind collectable:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

Two pugs in pig’s clothing:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

How much wood would this dog chop:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

Four paws and all ears:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

An icy stare from this ice cream sundae:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

SuperSmokey scans the skies:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

A pup whose hips don’t lie:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

Two Chicago-style dogs truly worth relishing:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

After a long journey from the forest moon of Endor:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

Un-bee-lievably adorable:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago

And we bid you adieu with Dog 1 and Dog 2:

Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago