Halloween dog parade in New York

Gus, a boxer, poses as Mr. T at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City. Hundreds of dog owners dressed their pets for the annual event, the largest of its kind in the United States.

Nacho, a four-year-old Schnauzer, poses as a New York sightseeing bus driver at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Wilson, a rescued mixed breed, poses as a Martian at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Eli, a Chihuahua, poses as a Thanksgiving turkey at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Harry, a corgi, poses as a fire truck at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Little, a chihuahua, and Pants pose as a pirate and a devil at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Kuma, a Shibu Inu, poses as a lion at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Squiggy dons swimwear at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Bulldog Bella poses as Miss Piggy at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Meatball, a bulldog, poses in a tuxedo at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Daisy, a Yorkie, poses as a bumble bee at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Lynn Corsovoy holds her Yorkshire terrier Baxter, posing as spaghetti and meatballs at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Hudson, a French bulldog, poses as a shark at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Honey, a Japanese Chin, poses as a bumble bee at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Astor, a mini Aussie, poses as a butterfly at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Paddington, a Cavapoo, poses as an airplane at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Sonia Price holds her three-legged dog Mickey, attached to Cindarella's carraig, at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Jamae Hallberg and her Shih Tsu Femma pose as unicorns at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

French Bulldog Enzo poses as a lobster at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Weimeraner Zeus and Pachino, a shih tzu, pose with their space ship at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Pomeraniian Fritz poses as a dragon at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Kona, a pointer, poses as a shark at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Oscar, a rescued Chihuahua-mix wheelchair dog, poses as Max from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Rescue dog Blue poses as Doggie Trump at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Chickie, a Yorkie, poses as Captain Jackie Sparrow at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Lola, a coton breed, poses as sailor at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Blue, a Bijon Frise, poses as a dragon at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Sherlock, a Maltipoo, poses as a shark at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Ky-B, a Yorkie and Macaroon, a rescued dog pose as mail at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

French Bulldog Lula poses as the Olympic Team USA at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

King Charles Spaniel Daisy poses as an angel at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Shakespearean Pug Charlie dresses up for the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Yorkshire terrier Baxter poses as spaghetti and meatballs at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Little, a chihuahua, poses as a pirate at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Lexa Rosean holds her dog Rosie, posing as Steam Punk from the movie "Hugo" at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Pants, a Chihuahua, poses as a devil at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Dollar, a Toy Fox Terrier, poses as Dr. Seuss character Thing 2 at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Maltipoo Shaggy poses as a Yankees fan at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Pepper, a Dachshund, poses as a turtle at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Rescued dog Tiki poses carrying a Barbie at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Cody, an Australian Shepherd, poses with a Halloween flair at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Nichole Hallberg holds her dog Wilson, a rescued mixed breed posing as a Martian, at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Preston, a Pomeranian, poses as a dragon at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Frida, a Shih Tsu Poo, poses as Falcor, the magical flying dog-like dragon that transports the main character in "The Neverending Story" at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Penny, a Pug, poses as a Geisha at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Karen Biehl holds her Chihuahua Eli, who posed as a Thanksgiving turkey at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.

Meatball, a bulldog, poses in a tuxedo at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Oct. 20, 2012, in New York City.