A scruffy little terrier mix named Elvis stole hearts (and the show) Thursday night after being crowned Halloween Pet of the Year 2025 at the annual Neon Spookfest Pet Parade in downtown Las Vegas.
Elvis, who fittingly dressed as his namesake in a sparkling white jumpsuit and red cape, wowed the crowd with his tiny swagger and signature sideburns. His owner, Nancy Damagio, said the idea came naturally.
'Elvis' the dog & owner.
“His name’s Elvis, so the costume picked itself,” she laughed. “He’s got the confidence, the hair, and honestly, the attitude.” The Neon Spookfest drew dozens of costumed pets to Fremont Street for one of Las Vegas’s quirkiest Halloween traditions. Organizers said this year’s event raised more than $15,000 for local animal rescues and featured everything from superhero cats to a pug dressed as a blackjack dealer.
Elvis’s performance stood out early, judges said. “He strutted right up to the stage like he owned it,” said judge Marisol Vega, owner of Lucky Collar Grooming & Spa. “The shades, the cape, the pose, it was pure Vegas magic.” For his victory, Elvis received a year’s supply of gourmet dog treats, a pet spa membership, and a gold-plated “Best in Show” medallion engraved with a lightning bolt and the words Taking Care of Business. Spectators couldn’t get enough of the moment when Elvis paused mid-walk to strike a pose as his owner hummed “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” The crowd roared, and so did the internet. Videos of the performance quickly went viral under the hashtag #ElvisLivesInVegas. Event organizers said the terrier’s victory was a perfect reflection of the city’s playful Halloween spirit. “Only in Vegas could a dog named Elvis win dressed as Elvis,” said organizer Tyler Knox. “It’s the most fitting thing that’s ever happened here.” As the confetti settled, Elvis was spotted back in his red-feathered bed, basking in the glory of his new title,and perhaps planning an encore for next year’s show. “He’s still the King,” Damagio said. “Just a little shorter and furrier.”
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