Seasonal & Holidays
Popular Dog Parade And Contest Will Return To Park Near Livingston
Bring a dog or just come to see the zany costumes in the "Strut Your Mutt" parade and contests in Essex County. There are prizes.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A popular Halloween dog costume contest and parade will return to three Essex County parks — including one nearby in Caldwell — later this month.
“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.
The events will be held at:
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- 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.
“The Essex County Dog Parks have become popular places for dog owners to bring their faithful companions,” said DiVincenzo.
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Patch Editor Eric Kiefer contributed to this story.
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