Hundreds of dogs and their owners filled Eisenhower Park on Oct. 26 for Nassau County’s annual Barkfest, Long Island’s largest pet costume parade and festival.
Hosted by Nassau County in partnership with the Office of Parks, Recreation and Museums and the Office of Emergency Management, the event celebrated Halloween in canine style, featuring a costume contest, music, vendors, and pet-friendly activities.
Pups arrived dressed as superheroes, pumpkins, and even hot dogs, while families cheered along the parade route near the park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. Judges awarded prizes for the most creative, funniest, and scariest costumes.
Barkfest highlights the joy pets bring to families and raises awareness about animal adoption and safety.
The free, family-friendly event has become an autumn staple for Nassau County residents, offering a festive way to celebrate Halloween with their four-legged companions.
