Dog Halloween Costume Contest @ Washington Square Park
October 17, 2026 · 10 AM
Garibaldi Plaza, Washington Square Park, New York
The annual dog Halloween costume contest at Garibaldi Plaza runs from 10 am to noon, with community judges, an emcee and prizes for the top three entries; contestants must line up by 10:30 am and winners must be present to claim prizes.
Enter your dog in the Halloween costume contest without registration, but join the line by 10:30 am and remain present to claim any prize.
# Dog Halloween Costume Contest @ Washington Square Park – October 17, 2026, New York, New York October 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm  SAVE THE DATE: Dog Halloween returns to Washington Square Park this year! 🐕🎃 Join us on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in Garibaldi Plaza for the Washington Square Park Conservancy’s annual Dog Halloween Costume Contest. ➡️ For all our contestants: this year, no registration is required. Show up and strut! The line opens at 9:30 am, and you must be in line by 10:30 am to participate. Emceed by Must Love Dogs and Comedy (@mustlovedogsandcomedy) and judged by a panel of community members and dog lovers, the contest will award 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes at the end of the event. Winners must be present to claim their prizes! 🏆 Last year’s winners included Guns N’ Roses, Bob Ross, a pair of mops, sushi and Taylor Swift’s engagement ring. We can’t wait to see your creative costumes this year!