The Halloween dog parade is something that is always a hit. The appeal of a dog as a vehicle for an owner’s creativity is something that can be resisted. It’s all delightful, whether the dogs are thrilled by the attention, unaware of their participation in the joke, or begrudgingly humoring their owner with a grumpy look.
The world’s most famous Halloween dog parade is in New York City. Every dog in costume is a winner. Even if they didn’t win the prize, here are some of favorite ones.
Apparently, you’re supposed to kill invasive lanternflies if you see one. This puts a whole new spin on the horror movie villain trope.
Tompkins Square Dog Parade x Spotted Lanternfly
— Gillian Tan (@GillianTan) October 22, 2022
The bodega cat is iconic in New York City for keeping rats out of convenience stores (aka bodegas). Of course, this little dog doesn’t look thrilled to be dressed up as a cat, but they really nailed the assignment.
— Bodega Cats (@Bodegacats_) October 22, 2022
Let’s just hope this princess is secure on her tower of mattresses.
At the Fort Greene Great PUPkin dog costume contest this dog (IG:lil_lupini) and their owner were The Princess and the Pea, and they WON and I CRIED pic.twitter.com/yMz1OMGmTy
— Meechees of Inisherin ☘️ (@MediumSizeMeech) October 29, 2022
How can you not find this dog’s costume “a-peel-ing”?
Proud to report that “Present Day Jane Goodall, Fieldwork with Chimpanzee and Banana” crushed it earlier today at the JP dog parade. ?? pic.twitter.com/oafBJdlG4Z
— Patrick Roath (@PatrickRoath) October 29, 2022
The friendliest killer doll you’ve ever seen.
Jesse had the best time at the dog costume parade today #Chucky pic.twitter.com/sKU9iaPCi4
— Alex Kokenis (@alex__koko) October 29, 2022
Pugs are already like aliens, so this one works on multiple levels.
Layne, mix, Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, New York, NY • “He’s a soft treat boy.” pic.twitter.com/kPXwytVDm8
— The Dogist (@thedogist) October 23, 2022
