See the pup costumes at this year’s Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Oct. 19, 2024, 5:59 p.m.

New Yorkers and their dogs trotted down Avenue A for the annual event.

A dog dressed as artist Charli XCX.

Who let the dogs out?

This year’s Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade featured no prizes, no judges and no competition, but the costumed dogs and their owners came out anyway.

Dogs dressed as the New York Liberty, Moo Deng and Charli XCX paraded down the streets of the East Village.

The event is typically held in Tompkins Square Park, but was moved to Avenue A this year because of construction.

Attendees were treated to sunny weather for the parade, which lasted about an hour-and-a-half.

Hells Kitchen resident Summer Sparkles was there with her pup, April Moon. She's attended the parade for years, and said that "dressing up, seeing how excited the community gets, helping the small businesses in the area" are what keep her coming back.

East Village resident Jennifer Rodstrom and her dog Bagel, who was dressed as viral hippo Moo Deng, were also on scene for the parade. Rodstrom said this was just her second time taking part in the parade, but added that she's been a longtime spectator.

"We love the community," she said. "We go to Tompkins Square Park every weekend and it's such a special community of dog lovers and this is like the biggest day of the year for that community."

The Tompkins Square Park event kicks off a season of costumed dog events in the city, like Fort Greene Park’s “Great PUPkin” parade and Washington Square Park’s parade, both on Saturday, Oct. 26.

A dog in a leather jacket and sunglasses.

Several dogs in WNBA New York Liberty jerseys.

A dog dressed as Austin Powers.

A dog dressed as viral hippo Moo Deng.

A dog dressed as ET.

A dog dressed as a subway entrance.

A dog dressed in '80s hip-hop fashion.

A dog dressed as an I Love NY mug.

A dog dressed as a robot.

Additional reporting by Ryan Kailath.

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