Pets In Costume To March In Glen Cove's Howl'oween Pet Parade

Glen Cove’s most beloved four-legged, furry friends will parade through the City in adorable costumes for the Seventh Annual Howl’oween Pet Parade on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Participating pets from previous years have included dogs, cats, guinea pigs, parrots and even a snake.

Get creative with the outfits: there will be a contest held for the pets with the best costumes. Pet owners are also encouraged to dress up. Matching pet/owner costumes are welcome. Memorable costumes from previous years include spaghetti and meatballs, Minons and ballerinas.

“My wife Coleen and I always dress up our dog Cooper for the parade and while he is a good sport about his costume, I think he enjoys playing with the other dogs much more,” Mayor Reggie Spinello said in a press release. “Glen Covers are wildly creative and each year I look forward to seeing their ingenious costumes and their special pets.”

Attendees are also encouraged to help a good cause by bringing a non-perishable pet food or toy to donate to the Cove Animal Rescue, said Director of Glen Cove Parks & Recreation Darcy Belyea.

Prizes will be awarded in five categories: Smallest Pet, Biggest Pet, Best Costume, Most Original Costume, and Best Pet/Owner Costume Combo.

The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. The parade starts behind City Hall to Pulaski Street and goes down Glen Street and ends at the front steps of City Hall. Rain date is Nov. 5.

More attractions:

• Vendors will set up in Village Square following the parade.
• All registered participants will receive a free raffle ticket to win one of several gift baskets.
• The Glen Cove City Clerk’s office will be on-hand to register dogs for a New York State Dog License.
• Refreshments and snacks will be available for sale for human participants.
• Treats will be available for purchase

Registration will begin at 11 a.m. behind Glen Cove City Hall, located at 9 Glen St. You can download an advance registration form at www.glencove-li.com.

The city’s Howl’oween Pet Parade is sponsored by the Glen Cove Parks & Recreation Department, Scoopy Doo, PETCO, North Coast Subaru and PetSmart with support from AMC Glen Cove 6 Theatre, Carvel, Angela’s Bakery and local residents and businesses.

For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (516) 676-3766.

Images via City of Glen Cove