VIDEO: Hundreds of dogs compete at Great PUPkin Costume Contest
Hundreds of spectators came out to cheer on the 115 contestants of the Fort Greene PUPS’ 20th annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest on Sunday, where pooches of all sizes and their enthusiastic owners dressed in creative costumes.
The contest, organized by the nonprofit Fort Greene Pups, gave seven honorable mentions to the most creative costumes that included Luchadoarble Lucy, Black Panther, Amelia Earhart, Notorious D.O.G, Mitten the Sour Patch Kid, Hannah the War Horse and Wonder Woman.
The PUPkin judging panel included Dr. Bill Farmer, the owner of the Heart of Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital; the Emmy award-winning art director for Sesame Street Matt Duncan; Jen LaPorta, the owner of Hudson Jane Restaurant; and the pop star and anti-bullying advocate Meredith O’Connor.
