Halloween dog parade in New York – in pictures

Lula, a french bulldog, is dressed as an Olympic gymnast Photograph: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

Karen Biehl holds her chihuahua Eli, dressed as a Thanksgiving turkey Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images

Murphy, a bulldog dressed as a triceratops, greets onlookers Photograph: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

Lola, a coton breed, poses as sailor Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images

A dog dressed as a woolly mammoth is held in the arms of its owner Photograph: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

Gus, a boxer, poses as Mr T from the A-Team Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images

A standard poodle dressed as a New York taxi has its photo taken with its owner, Samuel Bloom Photograph: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

Nacho, a schnauzer, is a tourist bus Photograph: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

French bulldog Enzo poses as a cooked lobster with a bucket of butter Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images

A bichon frisé wears a dragon costume Photograph: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

Oscar, a rescued chihuahua-mix wheelchair dog, poses as Max from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images

Gracie, a pug, is dressed as Evita Peron Photograph: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images

Daisy, a yorkshire terrier, poses as a bumblebee Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images

Baxter, a yorkshire terrier, dressed as spaghetti and meatballs Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images

Little and Pants pose as a pirate and a devil Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images

Butter the hot dog Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images

John Vario and his dog Mamma Biscuit, who has her own blog Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty Images

Oscar dressed as Mutt Romney Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images

A dog dressed as Big Bird during the 22nd Annual Tompkins Square Halloween dog parade Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty Images

Bonnie, Tracey and Maggie the dog dressed as crayons pose for a photo Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty Images

Chopstick the bulldog dressed as Ariel from The Little Mermaid Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty Images