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ICYMI, NYC Is Getting A New Adorable Halloween Dog Parade

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We wouldn’t dream of ringing in spooky season without our canine companions, so just point us to a Halloween dog parade and we’re there.

While the iconic Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade has become a tradition, it’s not the only event of its kind in our fantastic metropolis, fortunately for us.

New York Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Competition is an uptown counterpart that’s equally festive and delightful. If you haven’t added it to your October calendar, now is the time to do so. (And of course, visit a local Spirit Halloween to get the creative juices going.)

All about the Halloween dog parade uptown

New York Dog Parade, the premier dog parade organization and registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, joined forces with Camp Canine’s Trick-or-Treat night and the Columbus Avenue BID to host a Halloween celebration on Sunday, October 27th, and we’re incredibly excited at the canine cuteness that awaits. Not only will our furry friends be able to show off their looks on Columbus Ave. between 73rd and 74th Streets, but they’ll be able to, with the help of their humans, utilize Camp Canine’s dog-friendly trick-or-treat map, which coincides with Open Streets between 67th and 77th Streets.

“I’m endlessly inspired by how dogs bring people together,” says the organization’s founder, Fern Watt, who worked to reinstate the Tompkins Square event when it was called off. “They teach us empathy, compassion, and make it easier for us humans to connect and talk with each other, which is so important for our well-being!

She continues, “When we bring our dogs together, we come together. New York Dog Parade has many fun and creative events in store for next year, and we’re excited to share that Halloween will no longer be the only major doggy parade!”

Truthfully, it sounds like our four-legged friends’ Halloween plans rival our own, and we’re pretty impressed. The event is free but registration is required for the costume competition. You can visit New York Dog Parade online to register and learn more. May the best pup — a.k.a. all of them — win.

📅 Sunday, October 27th

⏰ Parade from 4-6pm, competition from 6-7pm

📍 Columbus Ave between 73rd & 74th Streets

See also: The Best Halloween Events In NYC In 2024

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The Coziest Cities In The World Have Been Revealed, And NYC Demands A Recount

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AllClear Travel Insurance has rounded up the coziest cities in the world, but we’re not entirely satisfied with NYC’s standing.

Sure, we might be one of the most congested cities in the world, and at time’s we’ve been considered one of the rattiest cities in the U.S., but we’ve also been crowned the third best city in the world this year, and that’s nothing to shake a stick at.

Yes, the five boroughs are expansive and there’s people everywhere you turn, but we can list plenty of reasons why our metropolis also has a cushy charm.

The 2024 list of coziest cities in the world

Curious about the rankings? According to AllClear, these are the top 20 coziest cities around the globe:

  1. Brussels, Belgium
  2. Paris, France
  3. Geneva, Switzerland
  4. Copenhagen, Denmark
  5. Lisbon, Portugal
  6. Barcelona, Spain
  7. Athens, Greece
  8. Victoria, Canada
  9. Bath, United Kingdom
  10. Dublin, Ireland
  11. Vancouver, Canada
  12. San Francisco, U.S.A
  13. Boston, U.S.A.
  14. Florence, Italy
  15. Zurich, Switzerland
  16. Amsterdam, Netherlands
  17. Chicago, U.S.A.
  18. Salzburg, Austria
  19. Seoul, South Korea
  20. New York City, U.S.A.

The travel insurance company did a deep dive into the definition of cozy — “giving a feeling of comfort, warmth and relaxation” — and conducted their research from there. Per the press release, “This led [AllClear] to looking at the number of cafes, bookstores, cinemas, theatres and museums per square mile in each location, with all of these offering up comfort and relaxation away from the elements.”

All of the best museums in NYC are not only wonderful places to spend an afternoon getting lost in creativity, but they’re pieces of history. Just look at the Met! And near those museums are ample coffee shops, bookstores, and mom and pop businesses — yes, in addition to the glitz and glam — that give NYC a quaint feeling.

Perhaps the study should have considered the brownstones in Brooklyn Heights, the cobblestones in the Sea Port, the fall foliage in Central Park, and the winter wonderland that is Christmas in NYC.

So, what do you think? Has NYC been rated accurately? Allow us to grab our sweaters and sip a cup of coffee while analyzing the data. You can find the study in full and complain or praise its results on the AllClear website.

You might also like: NYC’s fall bucket list ups the coziness factor 

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The October Supermoon Is The Brightest Of The Year & Another Astronomy Spectacle For NYC

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The sky has provided endless entertainment as of late, and the Hunter’s Moon 2024 is next up on the schedule.

Following the geomagnetic storm that resulted in countless photos of the Northern Lights on Instagram, and then the brightest comet of the year, comes the Hunter’s Moon.

If you can resist astronomy spectacles, you’ll be in for a treat. October is the month that keeps on giving.

Full moon over NYC
Shutterstock / Steven Bognar

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon, the Hunter’s Moon, is a supermoon that will be visible at 7:26 am ET on October 17th, according to Space.com. Per Farmer’s Almanac, it’ll occur below the horizon and those interested in sneaking a peek should wait until sunrise to see it.

What is a supermoon?

The October 2024 full moon will appear bigger and brighter, and it is referred to as a supermoon. Per Space.com, a supermoon “occurs when the full moon coincides with the moon being at the point in its orbit within 90% of its closest approach to Earth, called Perigee.”

Even better? This supermoon will appear more orange/yellow in color, which is perfectly fitting giving all of the spooky happenings taking place this October in NYC.

Where did the Hunter’s Moon 2024 get its name?

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Hunter’s Moon — which is sometimes referred to as the Harvest Moon — received its moniker from Native American folklore that dubbed the monthly lunar phase after a hunter’s signal to gather food for the cold winter months ahead.

Are you going to set your alarm clocks accordingly? Even if you miss the first night, the pros say that the moon will appear especially large for about three days in total, so there’s time to take in la bella luna.

See also: Here’s when to expect the first snow of the season and the first frost of the season in NYC.

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