Brief
Hundreds of dogs parade in costume at Manhattan’s 36th Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
The event on Oct. 17 raised funds for the park’s dog run and crowned Shih Tzu Snickers as best‑in‑costume.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Hundreds of dogs and their owners marched down Avenue B to Tompkins Square Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 as part of the 36th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, according to the Daily Mail.
What happened
The nonprofit New York Dog Parade organized the street‑level parade and a "Best in Canine Costume" competition. Participants dressed their pets in a range of themes, from superhero outfits to food‑inspired ensembles. The event also served as a fundraiser for the Tompkins Square Park dog run, the city’s first and largest dog‑specific park.
What the reports add
The Daily Mail noted that the parade has grown into one of the world’s largest dog parades. It highlighted several standout costumes: a Shih Tzu named Snickers dressed as Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, a dachshund with Wimbledon‑style rackets, a pair of dogs as Minions from *Despicable Me*, and a dog fashioned as a New York City trash bin topped with a pigeon.
What was said
Fern Watt, founder of New York Dog Parade, said, "Dogs bring us so much happiness, and this year's parade was a wonderful celebration of that," as reported by the Daily Mail.
How it came about
The parade was founded to raise money for the park’s dog run but has evolved into a major seasonal attraction. Earlier Felo coverage of the city’s pet‑related events, such as the Dog Photography Awards 2026, highlighted the growing public interest in canine culture.
Key facts
- The 36th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade took place on Oct. 17 on Avenue B in Manhattan. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Snickers, a black‑and‑white Shih Tzu dressed as Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, won the costume contest. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Chrissy Teigen and John Legend presented a ribbon to the winning dog. (dailymail.co.uk)
- The event raises funds for the Tompkins Square Park dog run, New York’s first and largest dog‑specific park. (dailymail.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “Happy Howl-o-ween! Dogs don their best fancy dress for street party”
