Dog Halloween Costume Contest @ Washington Square Park

# 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!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Garibaldi Plaza in Washington Square Park

### Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park

New York, NY 10012 United States

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### Washington Square Park Conservancy

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