See the full list of winners of the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2023

The beloved Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade went on without a hitch on Saturday despite the rain and an initial cancelation.

Three winners were crowned—and we wholeheartedly agree with the judges.

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1. Winnie the Pookah

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Pookah the Pomeranian and his parents, Sam Carpenter and Michelle Leone.

2. Willy Wonka

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Penny Lane the Frenchy with owners Joyce, Tory Kam and their son.

3. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon - Pikachu

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Mimi the bichon with owners are Kat Liu and Kevin Condardo. Last year, Mimi was the bodega cat.

The parade traveled down Avenue B from East 6th Street to East 14th Street and ended at a stage in Tompkins Square Park. Fern Watt, dog author and communications officer of the Tompkins Square Park Dog Run, alongside Get Joy founder/CEO Tom Arrix, Get Joy’s Veterinary Advisor Dr. Brett Levitzke of VERG Brooklyn, and others served as judges.

Last month, we broke the news that the parade was canceled for 2023 due to red tape, but the awful news sent the internet into a tirade, and it seems city officials listened. Thanks to several local government leaders and a new sponsor, local dog wellness startup Get Joy, it returned!

Thank the doggy gods, because this event is one of the biggest, most iconic New York City events. To go without it would be a travesty. We wouldn’t have seen these incredible getups. 

Below are some of our favorite costumes.

Our honorable mentions:

1. Karl Lagerfeld

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2. Alien

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3. A beautiful flower

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4. Barbie

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5. Queen of Hearts

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6. “This is Fine” meme

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7. That’s not a dog; it’s a hobbit-cat

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