Dogs and original costumes: a colorful Halloween parade that conquers the heart of New York

Thousands of people gathered last Saturday, October 19, on the main street of the area East Townlocated in a large city of New YorkThe United States, to show off their pets and their colorful, bold and inventive colors costumes during this edition of parade yearly Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade.

With this year’s celebration, the parade celebrates 34 editions since its creation, where the main theme pets and the creativity of the owners to design a scary dress or clothes that are at the same time pleasant and uncertain. Gradually the event gained followers, until it became an annual tradition that attracts thousands of attendees.

The parade held this weekend was marked by the presence of mascots dressed as Elvis Presley “King of Rock”, Glindafrom Wizard of Oz, Liquid juice and countless famous characters from movies, television series and popular culture.

Some mascots personified world-class singers and artists.

Dress up Simba and Scar as “Minions” from the movie “Despicable Me.” (REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs)

This year’s edition flooded Avenue A in Manhattan, thousands of visitors showed their best clothes, as well as their charisma and creativity during the parade. Hundreds of pictures They were visible through social networks thanks to pet enthusiasts who gathered to see the intricate and original costumes.

Madison Uram, a 28-year-old consultant who decided to attend the event for the first time, said in an interview with the American media The United States today He did not understand how people managed to make their clothes, however, he admitted that they are “very creative.”

Jósaf Borduin, who has organized the event voluntarily for five years, assured that this edition will be the most seen so far. The event was celebrated competitions that provided categories such as the best costumeHowever, something similar could not be held this year, as there were not enough people to carry them.

This year’s edition exceeded the expectations of so many participants.

A suit by Jean Simmons, from Kiss, could not be missing, and a bernedoodle would wear it with pride.

Tyrell Gibbs, a former dog walker who volunteered at this year’s parade, said the pets the main characters of the life of the New Yorker average. “It’s the closest companion you get from living in the tight quarters of New York City,” he said.

For her part, Leah Tanner, a dog clothing retailer who set up shop next to the parade’s main stage, emphasized the event’s reputation, saying she had heard about it “for many years” and said it was “a day ‘ is “specially for celebrating being a ‘parent’ of a pet in the city.”

Some outfits referenced what former President Donald Trump said.

The event was an opportunity for owners and their pets to interact with others.

Among the costumes that attracted the most attention is a dog identified as evilcharacter from the movie saga Star warswhile the owners used clothes that remembered the Princess Leia y Han Solo.

Another of the mascots was part of a costume that imitated a plate of pasta. Behind him was a sign with the legend “They eat the dogs” (They eat the dogs), referring to the opinion of the former president Donald Trump about a group of immigrants in the state of Ohio who feed local pets.

The size and popularity of the event already exceeded the abilities of the volunteer in charge of his group.

Borduin, in an interview with local media Gothamist, assured that he needs “another bigger entity to take care of this beast because It’s too much for a small dog park to handle.”, referring to the size and popularity of the dog parade.

The popularity of this event made it grow in participants, so its organizer made sure that this will be the last one in charge, waiting for another volunteer to take the reins. take