NYC’s Must-See Halloween Pet Parades
Nothing kicks off Halloween quite like a pet parade! Whether you’re dressing up your pup or just want to see dogs from across the city strut their spooky (and silly) costumes, it’s pure seasonal fun. Here’s where you and your furry friends can join the Halloween celebrations this year, all around the city!
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27th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest
Fort Greene Park Stairs, Washington Park St., Brooklyn
Saturday, Oct. 25, Noon to 1 pm
Registration for the 2025 Great PUPkin, presented by Fort Greene Pups, is now open! The Great PUPkin, now in its 27th 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 Shiba Costume Contest
Frisbee Hill at Central Park, 40 E 73rd St, Manhattan
Saturday, October 11, Noon – 3 pm
Head to the second annual Howl-o-ween Shiba Costume Contest in Central Park! Show off your Shiba’s style and you could win! Eight lucky pups will score a Club Collection Shiba Embroidery Tote and Bandana set from @shiband.co.
Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest
Irving Square Park, Knickerbocker Ave & Weirfield St, Brooklyn
Saturday, October 18, 1– 3 pm
Join Pawsability Dog Club and Irving Square Puppers for the 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest! Enjoy a day filled with fun, featuring a costume contest, exciting prizes, free giveaways, and more! All proceeds benefit Pawsability’s mission to provide job training and employment opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Reserve your spot and stand a chance to win amazing prizes.
Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade
116th Street Overlook, Riverside Park, Manhattan
Saturday, October 18, Noon – 3 pm
Dress your pups in their most creative costume and parade through the Park! The parade starts at the 116th Street Overlook and marches north along the Promenade to Ellington in the Park. To compete in the costume contest, register your pup here! Rain date is Saturday, October 25.
Halloween Howl & Healthy Hound Fair
Carl Schurz Park, East 86th St & East End Ave, Manhattan
Sunday, October 19, 1 – 3 pm
Celebrate Halloween with your pups at the annual Halloween Howl & Healthy Hound Fair! Over 200 creatively dressed dogs will show off their costumes for a panel of fashion-industry judges. Enjoy festive fun, take part in the Healthy Hound Fair, and don’t miss this paw-some event for dogs and their families.
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2025
Tompkins Square Park, Ave. B
Sunday, Oct. 19, 1-4 pm
Don’t miss the return of the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade! 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.
Halloween Harvest Festival
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Queens
Saturday, Oct. 25, Noon to 5 pm
The much-loved Halloween Harvest Festival returns with hands-on activities for kids, a community resource fair, and New York’s second-largest dog costume contest, co-hosted with Chateau le Woof. Join the fun and welcome the fall season with pumpkin decorating, crafty workshops, and plenty of festive spirit.
Dog Day Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
Washington Square Park Dog Run, Thompson St. & Sullivan St.
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!
Bushwick Barks 14th Annual Doggy Costume Pawty
Old Stanley’s Bar, 226 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn
Wednesday, October 29, 7 pm
Join the 14th Annual Doggy Costume Pawty at Old Stanley’s Bar! Hosted by Bushwick Bark and co-presented with @whatsupdogbk, this event benefits @badassanimalrescue. Enjoy a night of fun with raffles, treats, and prizes for the best-dressed pups! All dogs are welcome, and the event is free to attend. Donations are encouraged to support animal rescue efforts.
Howl-O-Ween Event
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx
Wednesday, October 29, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Join the Howl-O-Ween celebration at Williamsbridge Oval! Bring your leashed pet dressed to impress and ready to show off their Halloween spirit. This free event is open to all families and their furry loved ones.
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