When 200 dogs gather at Faneuil Hall, it’s surely to be chaotic. But when there are pit bulls in tutus, dachshunds dressed as hotdogs, and golden retriever “Linebackers”, who’s to complain about all the barking? For the third year in a row, dogs and their owners pulled out all the stops at Faneuil Hall’s Halloween Pet Parade & Costume Contest hosted by Magic! 106.7, which took place in Faneuil Hall’s West End on Sunday, Oct. 24. Prizes were awarded to the top three Best of Show, Best Owner & Pet Combo, Best Local Representation and Most Creative as selected by a panel of judges. Although the dogs might have been just as content to give the nearest labradoodle dressed like a giant pumpkin a good sniff, munch on a dog treat and call it a day.
Photos by Olivia Drago and Siena Tauber
- Pit bull Brandi waits for a treat from mom. | Photo by Olivia Drago
- “Nurse” Mia, a pomeranian, looks up at her owner, who is dressed as a doctor. | Photo by Siena Tauber
- Bob, a shar pei, is ready for Christmas early this year. | Photo by Siena Tauber
- “Carmen Miranda” and his Chiquita banana dog received gift cards and dog food after winning an award for the most creative costume. | Photo by Olivia Drago
- Whitie, a yorkshire terrier. | Photo by Siena Tauber
- French bulldog Grayson is a perfect gentleman in his tuxedo outfit. | Photo by Siena Tauber
- Paintings by Boston-based pet portrait artist Pawblo Picasso (real name Melissa King). | Photo by Olivia Drago
- Ellie, the maltipoo, dressed as Tigger from Winnie the Pooh. | Photo by Olivia Drago
- Maya, a morkie (yorkshire terrier and maltese), matches stepsister Ellie with her Eeyore costume. | Photo by Siena Tauber
- Max and his two-year-old dachshund show off their matching costumes. | Photo by Olivia Drago
- These retro hippie poodles put their Halloween boas and bedazzled peace sign jewelry on display while waiting for a treat. | Photo by Siena Tauber
- Sparky, a bundled-up Yorkie, and this “super” cockapoo check out each other’s Halloween looks. | Photo by Olivia Drago
- “Lobster” dog Ollie, a dachshund mix and a rescue, sits in a pot with a great view of the chaos below. | Photo by Olivia Drago
- English bulldog Charlie has hitched himself a ride around the Boston Pet Parade. | Photo by Siena Tauber
- Hillber, a terrier mix, and his owner show off their matching dark Halloween looks. | Photo by Olivia Drago
- Two dogs show each other some love after an exhausting day parading their looks. | Photo by Olivia Drago