Take two national pastimes — owning dogs and celebrating Halloween — mix them up and you have something approaching the colorful scene that was Brookdale Park yesterday. The dogs put up with all fashion of capes, shirts, bandannas and bow ties. One came as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, complete with blue-checked dress and basket. “Best In Show” went to Biscuit Haven of Clifton, who came as a Barktender, complete with little drink umbrellas.
It wouldn’t have been an event at an Essex County park without an appearance by county exec Joe D. “Essex County Dog Parks have become popular places for dog owners to bring their faithful companions,” he said. “In turn, the canine costume parades are growing into a favorite Halloween celebration for everyone to enjoy, whether you own a dog or not.”
