Strutt Your Mutt At Grover Cleveland Park: 2024 Halloween Event

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County is bringing back its annual Halloween dog costume parades and contests, including an event at Grover Cleveland Park.

“Strutt Your Mutt” events will take place at three county-run parks for 2024: Branch Brook, Brookdale and Grover Cleveland. The events are free and open to the public (see list below).

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places in a variety of categories. For more information, call 973-268-3500.

Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said that the county’s dog parks have become popular places for pet owners to bring their faithful companions.

“In turn, the canine costume parades are growing into a favorite Halloween celebration for everyone to enjoy,” DiVincenzo said. “Whether you own a dog or not, we invite you to come see creative costumes worn by dogs of all breeds.”

BRANCH BROOK PARK

• Saturday, Oct. 19 (rain date: Sunday, Oct. 20)
• Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Parade begins at 10 a.m.
• Branch Brook Park Drive (West) near Heller Parkway (Newark)

BROOKDALE PARK

• Saturday, Oct. 26 (rain date: Sunday, Oct. 27)
• Registration begins at 9 a.m. Parade begins at 9:30 a.m.
• Brookdale Dog Park, Grove Street entrance (Montclair)

GROVER CLEVELAND PARK

• Saturday, Oct. 26 (rain date: Sunday, Oct. 27)
• Registration begins at 1 p.m. Parade begins at 1:30 p.m.
• Brookside Avenue and Runnymede Road, near pond house (Essex Fells)

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