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The cutest photos from the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

New York's best tradition.

Laura Vitto

on October 21, 2017

The cutest photos from the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

A canine kissing booth at the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Dog Parade on Saturday. Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

Now in its 27th year, the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City continued its reign as October's cutest event on Saturday, bringing together New York's fluffiest pets and their ever-creative owners.

This year's crop of dog models – dressed in costumes that ranged from the Pope to the Devil to Kellyanne Conway – put on a delightful show for spectators.

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Dogs in costume are seen during the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in Tompkins Square Park in New York on October 21, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

A dog in costume is seen during the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in Tompkins Square Park in New York on October 21, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Awoman poses with her dog in costume during the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in Tompkins Square Park in New York on October 21, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 21: Dogs in halloween costumes attend the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in Tompkins Square Park on October 21, 2017 in New York City. More than 500 animals wear costumes to what is known as one of the largest dog Halloween events in the USA. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

A dog dressed in costume is seen during the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in Tompkins Square Park in New York on October 21, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Reyes/REX/Shutterstock (9165883b) Participants in the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, New York, USA - 21 Oct 2017 Credit: Alberto Reyes/REX/Shutterstock

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Reyes/REX/Shutterstock (9165883ab) Participants in the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, New York, USA - 21 Oct 2017 Credit: Alberto Reyes/REX/Shutterstock

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Reyes/REX/Shutterstock (9165883e) Participants in the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, New York, USA - 21 Oct 2017 Credit: Alberto Reyes/REX/Shutterstock

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Reyes/REX/Shutterstock (9165883d) Participants in the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, New York, USA - 21 Oct 2017 Credit: Alberto Reyes/REX/Shutterstock

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Reyes/REX/Shutterstock (9165883f) Participants in the 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 27th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, New York, USA - 21 Oct 2017 Credit: Alberto Reyes/REX/Shutterstock

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Laura Vitto

Laura Vitto was Mashable's Deputy Culture Editor.