15 Halloween Pet Parades in NYC and on Long Island
Nothing says Halloween like a pet parade! Dress up your pup in an adorable Halloween costume, or just drop in to see dogs from all over the city in their Halloween best.
This year marks the return of NYC’s favorite Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, and we’re excited to head to some of our other adorable dog parades happening throughout the city. Here’s where you can celebrate Halloween with furry friends this year! And, if you’re looking for a full-break down of everything Halloween this year, make sure you check out our Halloween Guide for all things spooky!
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2024
Tompkins Square
Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 pm to 3 pm
Don’t miss the return of the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog parade on Saturday, October 19 from 1-3pm. Enjoy a day filled with adorable puppy costumes, cheer on local pups, and stick around to see what prizes are given out to the Best in Show. The route is along Avenue B from E. 6th Street to E. 14th Street, with staging on E. 7th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B.
Howl-O-Ween
Michael J. Tully Dog Park
Saturday, Oct. 27, 12 pm to 3 pm
This Long Island favorite is back for another year! Howl-O-Ween is a free, family-friendly event featuring music, crafts, giveaways and, of course, a pet costume contest. There will be prizes given out for best dog costumes and best human/dog duo costumes.
Dog Day Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
Washington Square Park Dog Run
Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 am
The Washington Square Park dog run in Greenwich Village is open to dogs from all over the city, and that doesn’t change on Halloween. Don’t miss this year’s Halloween parade and costume contest. Keep an eye on their website for pre-registration details!
The 2024 Great Pupkin
Fort Greene Park
Saturday, Oct. 26, 12 pm to 1:30 pm
Registration for the 2024 Great PUPkin, presented by Fort Greene Pups, is now open! The Great PUPkin, now in its 26th year in Fort Greene Park, is Brooklyn’s biggest and most outrageous dog costume contest. Dogs from all over the borough will compete for coveted Great PUPkin rosettes.
Halloween Harvest Festival
Socrates Sculpture Park
Saturday, Oct. 26, 12 to 4 pm
There’s fun for the whole family at the Halloween Harvest Festival! The event includes New York’s second largest dog costume contest.
Two-legged family members can enjoy the “Flight of the Gourds” pumpkin carving contest and compost catapult, workshops, performances, food vendors and more.
Halloween Dog Parade
Croton Landing Park
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 pm to 3pm
Head to Croton Landing Park for a Halloween dog parade! Enjoy a costume contest, prizes and a raffle. All dogs at this event must be immunized and play well with other dogs.
Halloween Shiba Costume Contest
Frisbee Hill at Central Park
40 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10019
Saturday, October 12, 1 pm – 3 pm
Head to the second annual Howl-o-ween Shiba Costume Contest in Central Park! Dress up your Shibas for a chance to win prizes from sponsors like @ryokeninstinct, @ubae.co, @shoproam.co, and @coolpoobags.
Treats in the Streets
Meatpacking District
Little W 12th St, New York, NY
Saturday, October 19, 11 am to 6 pm
Get ready for a Halloween celebration in the Meatpacking District. Head to Treats in the Streets, where the entire family (including your furry friend) can partake in fun fall activities. Enjoy candy, games, live music, and the 6th Annual Doggie Costume Contest.
Howl-O-Ween Party
Irving Square Park
Saturday, October 19, from 1 pm to 3 pm
Don’t miss the 3rd annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest! Hosted by @pawsability_dog_club & @irvingsqpuppers, this event will be an afternoon of fun with dogs in costumes, fantastic prizes, and giveaways for all attendees. By participating, you’ll also be supporting Pawsability’s mission to provide job training and employment opportunities for adults with autism.
2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Party
Start Location of Pup Parade: Pulaski Park, 100 Bruckner Blvd
Sunday, October 20, 12 pm to 3 pm
Bring out the entire family for a day full of fun at the 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Block Pawty. There will be a DJ, vendors, a costume contest, and more. Join the Pup Parade at Pulaski Park at 11:00 am, and tag along as some of the cutest pups in NYC make their way to the block party.
Howl-O-Ween Parade and Costume Contest
Austin’s Ale House, Austin Street, Queens
Saturday, October 26, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
We are the Kew Gardens, and The Forest Park Barking Lot will be hosting their Howl-o-Ween Dog Parade and Costume Contest, and this year’s event will be even bigger with pop-ups and more.
Wags to Witches
The Van Cortlandt House Museum, Broadway, The Bronx, NY
Sunday, October 27, 12 pm to 4 pm
Van Cortlandt Park is hosting a Halloween event called “Wags to Witches” that’s free and fun for the entire family. Enjoy activities such as creepy crafts, face painting, and spine-chilling stories. Don’t miss the Canine Costume Contest at 2:00 pm. All proceeds will benefit the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party
Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg, Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
Sunday, Oct 20, 2 pm to 6 pm
Korean K9 Rescue’s 8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party will be packed with fun like a costume contest, photo booth, free spooky donuts for dogs, and vegan treats for humans. Tickets are $35 each or two for $60, with proceeds going to the Critical Care Fund.
Seaport Halloween Block Party
The Seaport
Saturday, October 26, 3 pm to 5 pm
Seaport Kids x Halloween Block Party will be NYC Halloween fun for every family. This event will include pumpkin and face painting, Halloween crafts, and a live music performance. Families are encouraged to wear costumes for a chance to win prizes, and there will be a special spooky activation by Dunkin in Seaport Square.
Little Lucy’s Annual Halloween Pet Parade 2024
Agawam Park, Pond Ln
Saturday, October 26, 1 pm to 5 pm
Join Little Lucy’s for the 23rd Annual Halloween Pet Parade in Agawam Park Southampton. Families can expect food, vendors, live music, raffle prizes, celebrity judges, and more. All proceeds will go to the Suffolk County SPCA.
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