The 36th Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
October 17, 2026 · 1 PM
Tompkins Square Park, E 10th St, New York
An outdoor Halloween dog parade with a costume contest, treats and festival activities at Tompkins Square Park; watching is free and no dog is required, with exact afternoon timings pending.
Watch the Halloween dog parade and costume contest for free without bringing a dog; exact parade and judging times will be finalized closer to the event.
# The 36th Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade @ Tompkins Square – October 17, 2026, New York, New York October 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm  **NOTE!!! \*Specific start times for the afternoon parade and judging route are finalized closer to the event via New York Dog Parade, though past events typically run during afternoon hours (around 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM).\*** The 36th Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade returns Saturday, October 17! Now in its 36th year, what began in Manhattan’s first dog run has grown into what many call the world’s largest dog parade. 🏆🐶 Expect a dog parade, a high-stakes costume contest and a festival block full of treats, activities and of course, lots of dogs! 🐾 No dog required to attend - the parade is free to watch! ### Tompkins Square Park E 10th St New York, NY 10009 United States (212) 639-9675 [View Venue Website](https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/tompkins-square-park) ## Organizer ### New York Dog Parade #### Website: [View Organizer Website](https://www.nydogparade.org/) [https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd2FJX0FHeC/](https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd2FJX0FHeC/)