Building Community Through Dogs

New York Dog Parade is the nonprofit behind the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, the largest Halloween dog parade in the world. We do dog parades to create community, connection, and joy…at a time when we need these things most.

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Welcome, Canine New Yorkers!

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"These dogs are pure therapy!"

—Charlotte, parade spectator
"The Met Gala of the canine community."

—Fern Watt, Founder of New York Dog Parade
"The happiest day of our life."

—Parade attendees, Allie and Goose
"It brings the city together, and makes me feel closer to my dog!"

—Parade attendees, Rebecca and Olive

Building Community Through Dogs

Welcome, Canine New Yorkers!

"These dogs are pure therapy!"

"The Met Gala of the canine community."

"The happiest day of our life."

"It brings the city together, and makes me feel closer to my dog!"

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Congratulations, Cereal Killers! 2025 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade Champions.