WMEO Reports- Howl-O-Ween Parade

This weekend brought another round of festive chaos to Salem, and as a result, WMEO has plenty to report. Before we dive into the details, it’s worth noting that the Howl‑O‑Ween Pet Parade continues to be one of the most anticipated events of Haunted Happenings. With that in mind, let’s head straight to the WMEO News Desk for today’s update.

Two cats sit behind a WMEO 9 news desk; the orange cat wears a black bow tie and the black cat wears a blue witch hat. A microphone, paw‑print paper, and small toy mouse and bear sit on the desk. Behind them, a screen displays a dog in a zebra costume during the Howl‑O‑Ween Pet Parade in Salem, MA.

WMEO — Howl‑O‑Ween Parade , Salem

Good Morning Readers This is the WMEO News Desk with an update on the Haunted Happenings in Salem, MA. This is WMEO — We Meow, You Listen.

Banner: Good morning! This past weekend one of WMEO’s favorite events was held on Saturday — the Howl‑O‑Ween Parade. Now, Balboa… what are you wearing?

Balboa: It’s my genuine Witches and Warlocks hat.

Banner: Well take it off. It looks silly.

Balboa: It is not silly. It gives me great power. Best watch yourself or I’ll be forced to put a spell on you.

Banner: Anyway, let’s get back to the exciting Howl‑O‑Ween Parade. The weather was perfect for the outdoor event. So, let’s go to Pumpkin Spice, on location, to get his first‑hand observations.

Small dog wearing a black witch hat with purple spiderwebs sits in a pink stroller at an outdoor event, looking toward the camera.

Pumpkin Spice: Good morning, Banner. I’m here on Essex Street where the Howl‑O‑Ween Pet Parade is in full swing. As you can see, spirits are high, costumes are questionable, and at least one participant has already tried to eat my microphone.

I’m joined now by two parade participants. First, can you tell WMEO what inspired your ensemble?

Three cats in colorful costumes sit inside a red cardboard car; one wears a red‑and‑white striped hat, one wears a blue tulle headpiece, and one wears an orange “Thing 2” outfit during a festive pet parade.

Black Cat in Red Bow Tie: Professional attire. I saw Banner wearing a bow tie and thought, “Yes. That’s the look.”

Orange Cat in Blue Tulle Wig: I didn’t choose this. My human did. Please send help.

Pumpkin Spice: With that, powerful statements from the field. Back to you, Banner.

Two cats sit behind a WMEO 9 news desk; the orange cat wears a black bow tie and the black cat wears a witch hat. A microphone, paw‑print paper, and small toys sit on the desk, while a screen behind them shows a dog in a lion costume for the Howl‑O‑Ween Pet Parade.

Banner: Thank you, Pumpkin Spice. As always, it’s a pleasure hearing from our field team — especially when they’re not being chased by bears.

Now then, Balboa, I understand you also attempted to attend the parade?

Balboa: I did! I was ready to march proudly in my hat of mystical authority.

Banner: You mean the silly hat.

Balboa: The powerful hat. I was prepared to bless the parade with enchantments, but someone — (glares at Banner) — said I wasn’t allowed to leave the studio wearing it.

Banner: For the record, WMEO does not endorse unsupervised magical activity.

Balboa: For the record, WMEO does not appreciate my greatness.