2008 Dog Halloween Parade
Once again, there were some fabulous, over-the-top dog costumes on display at the 2008 Tompkins Square Park Dog Halloween Parade and plenty of pups hamming it up for the cameras. This is my third year taking photos at this event, and I can say that without fail, pugs in costume are hilarious. Their butterball shape is perfect for dressing up, and their furrowed brows and bugged-out eyes give them a sweet, put-upon expression. Check out previous years’ devil-pug and Chinese pug to see what I mean. This adorably grotesque Marie Antoinette was my fave this year, for getting the spirit just right.
Snake Pup
This pup-being-swallowed-by-a-snake costume looks like it was sported by the same dog who was “Millipup” last year. I like when the owners get dressed up in a matching outfit: here’s a photo of the full Jungle explorer costume.
Card Shark
Every now and then, you’ll have an owner who builds a mobile diaroma around their pet’s persona. These guys came in virtually unseen through a side gate dragging an entire gambler’s den on a cart, complete with stereo system. The mini red velvet sofa is genius.
For more photos of this year’s event check out my Flickr.
Update 10/30/08: See more Halloween doggy pics from me and others featured on Gothamist.com and NYmag.com.
HI MY NAME IS ANTHONY GIL DE RUBIO AND THE GAMBLING DOG IS BANDIT MY CHIHUAHUA WHO IS A RESCUE. THE THEME OF OUR DIAROMA WAS DOGS PLAYING CARDS INSPIRED BY THE FAMOUS PAINTING. BANDIT IS A
HAM AND LOVES THIS STUFF. WE TOOK FIRST PLACE IN
OUR CATEGORY LIKE LAST YEAR WHEN BANDITS FLOAT WON AS “ELVIS” IN “VIVA LAS VEGAS”. I’M ALREADY TOYING WITH IDEAS FOR NEXT YEAR AND YOU CAN BET IT WILL BLOW YOUR MINDS. THANKS AGAIN.
LOVE ANTHONY AND BANDIT