Ten days before Halloween, El Car Wash’s West Flagler location gets a haunted makeover as Howie and the House of Horror scare characters take over the tunnel for an evening of suds, scares and spooky surprises.

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Miami drivers who want a clean car and a racing pulse can get both on Wednesday, Oct. 21, when at 6695 W. Flagler St. for one night only. From 5 to 9 p.m., the wash tunnel becomes a Tunnel of Terror, with House of Horror scare actors and Howie, the carnival’s resident villain, waiting for every car that rolls through.

Known for pairing state-of-the-art wash technology with super-speedy service and genuine hospitality, El Car Wash is turning a routine wash into a Halloween outing for its members and the local community. The tunnel will glow red, and a DJ will set the mood with a spooky soundtrack throughout the evening. 

Every car that braves the tunnel will drive away with more than a spotless ride. House of Horror characters will surprise guests with two complimentary tickets per vehicle, while supplies last, inviting them to keep the thrills going at House of Horror Haunted Carnival’s five haunted houses at Tropical Park.

“For 25 years, House of Horror has scared Miami inside our gates. This season we wanted to bring fear to the neighborhood, and a car wash tunnel at night is about as trapped as you can get,” said Tony Albelo, President of Loud And Live. “El Car Wash gave us the tunnel, the red lights, and the music. Howie is bringing the rest.”

The takeover is a countdown moment for House of Horror’s 25th anniversary season, its first at Tropical Park. One ticket covers five all-new haunted houses, including Howie’s Blind Terror, a haunted dark rollercoaster; unlimited carnival rides; scare zones; House of Little Horrors, a low-scare zone for families; weekly themed nights, including Noches de Reparto every Thursday, and free parking. House of Horror runs nightly through Sunday, Nov. 1.

House of Horror Takes Over El Car Wash

• Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
• Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
• Location: El Car Wash, 6695 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL
• Cost: Standard El Car Wash pricing applies. Two complimentary House of Horror tickets per vehicle, while supplies last.

House of Horror Haunted Carnival Event Information

• Dates: Sept. 24 through Nov. 1, 2026
• Hours:
  • Monday through Thursday and Sunday: 6 to 11 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday: 6 p.m. to midnight
• Tickets:
  • Online general admission: $39.99
  • Online, ages 6 and under: $19.99
  • At the door: $45.99 general admission; $20.99 ages 6 and under
  • Weeknight specials are available. All prices plus taxes and fees.
  • Purchase at HouseOfHorrorCarnival.com or on-site
• Location: Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami, FL 33155
• Parking: Free

Follow House of Horror on Social Media:
Website: HouseOfHorrorCarnival.com
Instagram: @houseofhorrormiami
Facebook: facebook.com/HouseofHorrorMiami
TikTok: @houseofhorrormiami

About Loud And Live:
Loud And Live is an Entertainment, Marketing, Media & Live Events company performing at the intersection of music, sports, lifestyle, and content development. Headquartered in Miami with additional offices in San Francisco, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Spain, Loud And Live is driven by its passion to create engaging experiences for global audiences.

About El Car Wash:
Born in Miami in 2011, El Car Wash is one of the nation’s fastest-growing car wash brands, with more than 100 locations and 550,000 members across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. El combines state-of-the-art wash technology with speedy service, genuine hospitality and a membership model built around one simple idea: keeping your car clean should be easy. As El continues to grow, so does its commitment to the communities it calls home. For more information on El Car Wash, visit www.elcarwash.com 

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