The annual Halloween Dog Parade took place in Tompkins Square Park in the East Village on Saturday.
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The pooches unleashed their inner beasts for the return of the popular tradition.
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Each participant tried to get a leg up on the others as they sniffed out the competition.
Some are saying they saw some of the most creative costumes they've ever seen at the parade.
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There were prizes for categories like cutest costume and most creative.
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