BY: Adal Hussain, Chief Editor, Thompkins Square Park NYC Oct 21st 2023
In addition to the traditional parade activities, an “experiential area” will be added this year across from the parade route on Avenue B and 7th St. with activities, services and sample stations.
The event is already the largest Halloween dog costume contest in NYC—and perhaps even in the world—and now it’ll be bigger than ever before.
The Tompkins Square Park Dog Run announced the news on Instagram this morning, writing “Keep working on those costumes…THE PARADE! IS! BACK! ON!
Their announcement thanked sponsor Get Joy, a local dog wellness startup, for saving the parade. Parade leaders also thanked Mayor Eric Adams and Councilwoman Carolina Rivera “for quickly jumping into action.”
For more than three decades the Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade has been a tradition welcoming hundreds of dogs in adorable outfits.
“It’s a celebration of joy, creativity and the unbreakable bond between humans and their four-legged best friends,” Fern Watt, dog author and communications officer of the Tompkins Square Park Dog Run, said in a press release.
“It’s basically the Met Gala for the Canine Community. We’ve been overcome by the amazing display of support from our community, so call the pup-arazzi: the show will go on!”
Watt will serve as a judge for the event, alongside Get Joy founder/CEO Tom Arrix, Get Joy’s Veterinary Advisor Dr. Brett Levitzke of VERG Brooklyn, and others.
Expect incredible prizes for winners of various costume contest categories, including best in show, people’s choice, most creative and more.
Year after year, the canine costumes prove remarkably elaborate and conceptual, so get creative. Some of our favorite looks from past years include Phantom of the Opera, Starbarks, and even an NYC garbage can. The ingenuity knows no bounds.
This isn’t the first time the parade has faced cancellation, by the way. Amid the pandemic in 2020, the parade paused, but it came roaring back in 2021.
What started as a small gathering among friends has ballooned into a cornerstone of New York City’s Halloween season, drawing thousands of spectators to the East Village to marvel, coo and laugh at creations that somehow become more elaborate every year.
When everything runs smoothly, Garrett Russo, who created the event and organized it for nearly 30 years, said the parade can raise more than $50,000 for the Tompkins Square Park dog run, where dogs can run around off-leash in a gated area. It was the city’s first.
The money goes toward resurfacing the dog park and regular maintenance, and many of the city’s dog parks have arrangements with private groups to take care of such areas.
Thousands of people attended the 2023 Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade-2023, see more in our World Liberty TV, Political Channels by clicking here.
NY NOW, the premier wholesale event in NYC, is set to make its grand return from August 13–16 this summer at The Javits Center.
This highly anticipated multi-day event promises a larger-than-ever experience, providing brands with unparalleled opportunities to connect with buyers and supercharge their businesses.
Twice per year, top buyers come to NY NOW to witness the hottest debuts, high-end designs, and must-have wares in the gift, home, and accessories industries.
With three newly consolidated categories – Home, Gift & Lifestyle, and Jewelry & Accessories – NY NOW offers a perfectly curated space that tens of thousands of retailers trust for trend-spotting, discovering emerging bands, and networking with industry trailblazers.
NY NOW is all about community – bringing together brands, designers, and buyers in the retail capital of the world to make the defining connections that supercharge their businesses.
With 3 core sections across 35+ product categories, NY NOW is designed to meet needs and exceed expectations both in person and online via Bulletin Wholesale, where retailers can browse and shop for their stores, and brands can get in front of the most coveted buyers.
The show promises the unrivaled thrill of in-person connection and endless discovery, while NY NOW’s new wholesale platform makes ordering a breeze for thousands of buyers in attendance.
Products range from aromatherapy, pampering skincare and wellness to designs that celebrate recycling and luxury lifestyle, to artsy stationery and the most tempting eclectic gifts, as well as hot home décor, tableware, sexual wellness, and cannabis and psychedelics.
Come and check out the brands flocking to NY NOW, including some notable names like Matt & Nat, Golden Gems, Corkcicle, Swim to the Moon Jewelry, Hudson and Oak, Dad Grass, Fred & Friends, and more.
Plus, check out three Bulletin Incubator spaces at the event – one per each core category section – featuring emerging wholesale brands like Tai-Lite Beauty.
We met some great exhibitors and vendors at NY Now 2023, who had great products and merchandise they were showcasing.
WILL+BEAR Hat Co: Will & Bear was born in 2015 from the place we feel most inspired; on the road. Alex (Bear) was looking for a hat that wasn’t intimidating, was practical, long-lasting and felt natural in the Australian outdoors. Loz (Will) watched Alex struggle to find something that he felt comfortable trying on. When we couldn’t find what we were looking for, we set out to create it. To learn more to buy from Will+Bear Hat Co, click here for more information.
Augustnoa : we are a female founded small business, created because we couldn’t find the bag we were looking for. there was something missing from traditional backpacks — none could marry function with design and sustainability. we decided to make the bag that we and you’ve been searching for. To learn more about augustnoa Co, click here for more information.
Save the Girls: ‘Save the Girls Touch Screen Purses’ began after the founder, Tami Lange, had two daughters’ phones bite the dust in the same week. One washed and spun, the other was lost on a hike. Her sister-in-law’s solution was to use her bra as a cell pocket even-though she had breast cancer! Click Here for More Information.
About NY NOW + Bulletin: NY NOW is the largest gift, home, and accessories wholesale trade show in New York, where brands, buyers, and designers gather to connect and discover.
Held twice a year in NYC, America’s design capital, NY NOW and online wholesale marketplace partner, Bulletin, connect 4,000+ independent brands with 40,000+ U.S. and international buyers from independent stores, museums, department stores, bookstores, galleries, general gift shop, art & entertainment venues and many more.
About Emerald: Emerald is a leader in building dynamic, market-driven business-to-business platforms that integrate live events with a broad array of industry insights, digital tools, and data-focused solutions to create uniquely rich experiences.
As true partners, we at Emerald strive to build our customers’ businesses by creating opportunities that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. With over 140 events each year, our teams are creators and connectors who are thoroughly immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate.
We met some great exhibitors and vendors at NY Now 2023, who had great products and merchandise they were showcasing.
See more about NY NOW Shows in our World Liberty TV, Gift and Houseware Blogs by clicking here.
The NY NOW Summer Market brings together brands, designers and buyers to connect and discover a world of inspiration every August. The Summer 2022 Market will be held on August 14-17, 2022, Javits Center NYC.
For Brands: To spotlight your product. You’ll have the eyes of a diverse group of seasoned retailers and specialty buyers hunting for standouts for their shops. Whether it’s handmade baskets, hand thrown pottery, modern metal jewelry, baby ware, bath oils and soaps, tabletop, gourmet foods, outdoor accessories for the home.
For Retailers: For the thrill of discovery. Always a surprise. Objects that are sparkly, matte, shapely, silky, aromatic. Housewares, gifts, fashion, and gourmet edibles. New on and ahead of trend. Visit with the makers, the people behind the brand. Collaborate on a custom design.
11 sections across more than 35 product categories, NY NOW offers a diverse market layout to allow you to showcase your products within a section that best suits your brand. Where brands come to stand out and buyers come to set their business apart from the competition.
Accent on Design® A juried collection that showcases a wide range of products that solve a problem, innovate, utilize different use of materials while keeping an eye on the design!.
Accessories: Classic and trend-driven products in fine and fashion jewelry, leather goods, men’s accessories, wearables, and more.
Artisan Resource® A stunning collection of handmade products along with custom design production opportunities offered at export terms.
Baby + Child: Discover a selection of educational and developmental toys, modern apparel and accessories, functional wearables, nursery decor, mealtime solutions, and bath and wellness accessories for babies, toddlers, expecting mothers, and families.
Beauty + Wellness: Immerse your mind, body, and soul. Discover irresistible home fragrances, CBD, apothecary gifts, bath & body, skincare, aromatherapy, men’s Grooming, spa accessories, and more.
Gift + Stationery: The mecca of wholesale gift trade for retailers, featuring brands with the latest trends. You will find an exclusive look at new, unique products spanning all categories, making for a one-of-a-kind experience.
HANDMADE® Designer Maker: HANDMADE® Designer Maker is a destination for meaningful and innovative traditional, eco-friendly, and contemporary craft.
HANDMADE® Global Design: The epitome of sustainability, Handmade® Global Design is a juried collection of ethically sourced products and quality craftsmanship that are handmade by global artisan workshops.
Home Design: Discover premier products for every room of the house, indoors and out.
Luxury Lifestyle: A juried curation of beautiful and meaningful distinctive gifts & décor, high-end apparel & accessories, fine & designer jewelry, luxury fragrances, & wellness.
Tabletop: Unearth the latest in dinnerware, bar and drinkware, serveware, flatware, gourmet foods, table linens, housewares, and more.
About NY NOW: Today’s wholesale market for tomorrow’s retail world. Rich with diverse products for discerning retailers, museum stores and specialty buyers.
Where artisans meet designers, celebrate creativity and tell their stories. Where eclectic products shine, from home style to fashion statements, from amazing accessories to the perfect gift.
Twice a year in New York City, America’s design capital. And nurturing community year-round through its Digital Market. NY NOW is the best platform to build brand exposure. To generate leads and write orders.
See More in our World Liberty TV, Gift and Housewares Channels and Blogs by clicking here.
