Pups in costumes parade around Kennywood for 'Dogtober Fest'

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) - Saturday wasn't your normal day at Kennywood. Hundreds of dogs packed into the park decked out in their scariest and cutest Halloween costumes.

The park held its first-ever Dogtoberfest Fest, raising money for a local animal shelter. 

There was a parade and costume contest where the pups were judged on the creepiest, most creative and cutest costumes.

"Everybody brought their A game and it was definitely a tough call for our judges but it was a lot of fun and we hope to do something like this again," said Kennywood communications manager Tasha Pokrzywa.

The park says each person who attended donated a 5-pound bag of dog food, totaling more than 1,500 pounds. All of those donations will go to the Who Rescued Who Humane Society.