Halloween Dog Parade at Tompkins Square Park Announced
Save the date! The 36th annual Halloween Dog Parade at Tomkins Square Park in New York City is scheduled for October 17th, time is to be determined. Rain-date is October 18th. The Halloween gathering began in the 1980's, local dog owners and neighborhood pushed for a safe place for dogs inside Tompkins Square Park. After years of organizing, fundraising and volunteer work , the dog run opened in 1990 as part of the renovation. It is credited as New York City's first official dog run. The park is in the east village between avenue A and B. People who want to enter the contest and be in the parade must sign up online. Spots fill up early and it is based on first come, first serve. Enjoy!
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