"Hundreds of Brooklynites and their four-legged friends gathered in Fort Greene Park this weekend for the annual "Great Pupkin" costume contest - one of the borough's most beloved events. Hosted by Fort Greene PUPS, the event drew imaginative canine costumes, from pop culture tributes to DIY masterpieces, proving once again that creativity and community thrive even on four paws. Judges at this year's installment included Council Member Crystal Hudson, podcaster Ashley Hamilton and Pamela Soberman of the Fort Greene Park Conservancy."
"Davis said the contest has become a staple on the neighborhood calendar, drawing both seasoned competitors and newcomers. "It's such a moment of joy and light in what is about to be the dark months of winter," she said. "You don't have to think about anything - you can just go watch cute dogs in costumes. It's really creative, and it brings out super creative people in the area.""
Hundreds of neighbors and their dogs gathered in Fort Greene Park for the annual Great Pupkin costume contest, hosted by Fort Greene PUPS. The event featured imaginative canine outfits ranging from pop culture tributes to DIY creations and was judged by local figures including Council Member Crystal Hudson, podcaster Ashley Hamilton and Pamela Soberman. Organizer Alana Davis said the contest moved from poster promotion to word-of-mouth as its popularity grew, and now attracts both veterans and newcomers. First place went to Rosie, a 15-year-old Chihuahua dressed as the "blueberry muffin dog" meme, highlighting creativity and a culture of senior dog adoption.
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