NYC's largest Halloween Dog Parade will return to the East Village on Oct. 19 | amNewYork

"The Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade will be returning for its 35th year on Sunday, Oct. 19. This year, the festivities including a limited-entry costume competition and a parade down Avenue B will be held from 1-4 p.m. There will also be a festival block for participants on 6th Street between Avenue B and Avenue C. Here, Stella & Chewy's, among other event partners, will have some Halloween surprises for the four-legged guests."

"The heart of Stella & Chewy's has always been in New York City. The brand was built in my Upper West Side apartment, said Marie Moody, Founder of Stella & Chewy's. By sponsoring the New York Dog Parade, we want to honor, uplift, and give back to the community who helped us build the brand we are today. The New York Dog Parade is a nonprofit organization founded by canine columnist and author Fern Watt."

"Community events that center on joy and silliness are worth holding onto especially right now, said Fern Watt, Founder of New York Dog Parade. Yes, the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade is about dressing your pup in a beautiful, sometimes even statement-making costume. But it's also about celebrating our friendship with dogs the companions who make our city and our lives happier every day."

The Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade returns Sunday, Oct. 19, for its 35th year, running 1-4 p.m. with a limited-entry costume competition and a parade down Avenue B. A festival block on 6th Street between Avenue B and Avenue C will host sponsors like Stella & Chewy's offering surprises for dogs. Attendance grows each year as thousands of owners and pets gather in the East Village. Stella & Chewy's cites New York roots and sponsors to give back to the community. The event organizer emphasizes joy and companionship and will launch a pet adoption awareness initiative as shelters near capacity.

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