The Ocean Beach Canine Carnival returns with its third annual “Howl-O-Ween Festival and Street Fair” and another free party for the dog-loving community on Sunday, Oct. 26. The event will feature games, a canine costume parade with prizes, a silent auction and a street fair with food and goodies for pets and people. The carnival is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Santa Monica Avenue between Ebers Street and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. According to organizers, this year’s Canine Carnival will have more human- and dog-friendly events than ever before, including an agility course, bobbing for bones, a dog psychic and paw art. Event organizers said they have also confirmed the appearance of celebrity guest Bandit the Biker Dog to serve as grand marshal of the costume parade. To learn more about the crowd-pleasing personality, visit www.banditthebikerdog.com. The costume contest is expected to feature multiple judging categories, including single dog, groups of two or more dogs and floats. Floats will feature dogs riding in wagons and on skateboards. All registered dogs will receive a special gift bag and are eligible for prizes. Judging will occur throughout the event until the end of the parade. The Howl-O-Ween Festival is presented by the Ocean Beach Kiwanis in association with the Ocean Beach Recreation Council and primary corporate sponsor, Dog Beach Dog Wash. Proceeds will go toward community projects for Ocean Beach, such as college scholarships, beach clean-ups, a food drive, a toy collection and supplies for a local women’s shelter. Dog registration will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a parade of the registered dogs at 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded around 3 p.m. The event is free for people, but registration is $5 for a single dog and $8 for groups and floats. A city ordinance requires dogs to be restrained on a leash with a maximum length of six feet at all times. For more information, call (619) 225-8705 or (619) 225-2237, or e-mail [email protected].