Seasonal & Holidays
Popular Halloween Dog Parade Will Return To Park In Caldwell
Bring your dog or come to see the zany costumes in the "Strut Your Mutt" parade and contest in Caldwell. There are prizes.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A popular Halloween dog costume contest will return to three Essex County parks — including one in Caldwell — later this month.
Essex County will hold three “Strutt Your Mutt” contests and parades.
“Whether you own a dog or not, we invite you to come see creative costumes worn by dogs
of all breeds," Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said.
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The events will be held at:
- Essex County Grover Cleveland Park, Caldwell and Essex Fells, Brookside Avenue and Runnymede Road, Saturday, Oct. 29, registration 1 p.m., parade 1:30.
- Essex County Branch Brook Dog Park, Heller Parkway, Newark, Saturday, Oct. 22, registration 9:30, parade 10 a.m.
- Essex County Brookdale Dog Park, Grove Street, Montclair, Oct. 29, registration 9 a.m., parade 9:30 a.m.
Participation is free. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places in a variety of categories. For more information, call 973-268-3500.
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“The Essex County Dog Parks have become popular places for dog owners to bring their faithful companions,” said DiVincenzo.
Patch Editor Eric Kiefer contributed to this story.
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