Tompkins Square Park is the East Village's scrappy backyard: two dog runs, a humming skatepark, and the spot where Hare Krishna began. Come October, it's all about the legendary dog costume parade.
Historic East Village
Dog paradise
Skateboarding hotspot
Spring blossoms
Tips
🐿️"Wildlife squirrels and birds are gangster, so be aware because they will eat your food directly from your hand"
💃"the people, vibe, recent renovation, weekend markets, & events like the dance parade"
🐕two separate dog runs by size
Saturday, October 31
Annual Dog Costume Competition
October 31 at 12am
Alphabet City
Tompkins Square Park is the East Village's scrappy backyard: two dog runs, a humming skatepark, and the spot where Hare Krishna began. Come October, it's all about the legendary dog costume parade.
Historic East Village
Dog paradise
Skateboarding hotspot
Spring blossoms
Tips
🐿️"Wildlife squirrels and birds are gangster, so be aware because they will eat your food directly from your hand"
💃"the people, vibe, recent renovation, weekend markets, & events like the dance parade"
🐕two separate dog runs by size
Saturday, October 31
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