LOS ALAMITOS, CA—OCTOBER 28, 2017—Los Alamitos Race Course will host its annual Halloween Carnival tonight (Saturday, October 28) with proceeds benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Cypress, California.

Admission is only $3 and kids 17 and under are admitted FREE. Los Alamitos features free general parking.

The Carnival will feature a fun-filled evening of activities for the entire family, beginning at approximately 6 p.m. Staged in the grandstand apron in front of the finish line, the Halloween Carnival provides a safe, enclosed place for children from around the area to enjoy an evening of fun activities. The Halloween Carnival is held in conjunction with the live horseracing program.

The carnival will be highlighted by the popular costume contest in the Los Alamitos winner's circle area. First place in each of the categories will be worth $200, second place $125 and third $100. Everyone that participates in the costume contest will receive a goody bag filled with candy. Game tickets will be available the night of event for only 25 cents each. Age categories include 2 & under; 3 & 4 year olds; 5 & 6 year olds; 7 & 8 year olds; 9-11 year olds; 12-14 year olds; 15 and up. The winners of each divisional category will qualify for the grand prize.

The Halloween Carnival will feature tons of fun-filled activities including more than 20 carnival games, game prizes, Halloween Derby racing game, pony rides, arcade games, candy for all the children, jockey autographs and a photography booth. The carnival games will include the Grand Slam Batting Cage, Football Toss, and Soccer Kick game.

"Our entire staff has a great time putting together the carnival and it has become a great community and family event. Watching kids of all ages parade in the winner's circle wearing their great costumes is one of the highlights of our year," said Orlando Gutierrez, the track's marketing director. "

The annual Costume Contest attracted approximately 400 participants, making it one of the largest costume contests in Orange County.

Trainers sponsoring some of the carnival games include Juan Aleman, Angela Aquino, Kelly Castaneda, Roberto Dominguez, Jaime Gomez, Jose Hernandez Jr., Paul Jones, and Mike Robbins.

The evening's activities will also feature live Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing. Los Alamitos Race Course hosts the premier quarter horse race meeting in the world with live year-around racing taking place on a Friday through Sunday night basis.

Los Alamitos Race Course also hosts daytime Thoroughbred racing with its next three-week meet kicking off on Thursday, November 30. For more info please call 714-820-2690.

Courtesy of www.losalamitos.com.