Riverside Park is the home of 6 dog runs across its 6 miles of Park, and the first stop for thousands of dogs every morning. Dogs living in an urban environment benefit tremendously from the opportunity to visit a green space, and Riverside Park continues to provide that space for canine friends on Manhattan’s West Side. Riverside Park Conservancy introduced the Riverside Park Pups to connect the large dog community in the Park together through programming, volunteering and fundraising. For questions on how to get involved, reach out to [email protected].
Upcoming Event: Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade!
Calling all Riverside Park Pups! Grab your humans and get ready to wag your tail in Riverside Park Conservancy’s inaugural Halloween Pup Parade! Join us on Saturday, October 26 from 12:00-3:00 PM.
Pups are encouraged to don their most creative costumes as we parade through the park, spreading Halloween cheer and cuteness overload! Whether you come dressed as a tiny pumpkin or a fierce superhero, all breeds, sizes, and spooky styles are welcome.
The parade will start on the promenade by 116th Street and will end at Ellington in the Park, where we will convene for our Costume Contest, music, special giveaways and lots of Halloween merriment.
SPECTATOR INFO:
Looking for the best spot to watch the festivities? The Parade will prance down the Promenade inside the park from 116th Street, ending at “Ellington in the Park” upper level, opposite the 105th Street Dog Run, where we will hold our Costume Contest. The seating at Ellington is first-come, first-serve. There will be ample viewing opportunities along the Promenade, but if you’re looking to watch the contest, we suggest arriving at Ellington by 1pm. Join us to see who wins the Best Pup in each of our six judged categories — and cast your vote in person for the People’s Choice Award!
SCHEDULE:
12:00 pm – Parade assembly & check-in at 116th St
12:30 – Procession Step-off
1:30 – Costume Contest at Ellington in the Park
2:00 – Halloween Party time
Please note: registration to walk in the parade is now closed!
If you have any questions about the event, reach out to [email protected].
If you’re interested in being a sponsor of the inaugural Pup Parade (which comes with some pretty paw-some perks) please contact [email protected].
