Join the Halloween Pet Parade with Your Furry Friends and Enjoy Adult “Trick-or-Treating” at the Pub Crawl!
The Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Business Improvement District is glad to present two thrilling Halloween events that promise fun and excitement for everyone. Mark your calendars for the Yonkers Halloween Pet Parade & Fashion Contest Show at the Yonkers Waterfront Amphitheatre from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 26th, and the Yonkers Downtown Halloween Pub Crawl, taking place from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at ten of Downtown Yonkers’ best restaurants on Thursday, October 31st!
“We’re thrilled to bring two exciting Halloween events to the Yonkers community this year,” said Sara Brody, Executive Director of the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront BID. “From the adorable and creative costumes at the Halloween Pet Parade to the spirited fun of the Halloween Pub Crawl, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We’re proud to offer these unique experiences that showcase the vibrant energy of our downtown, and we look forward to seeing the community come together to celebrate the spooky season with us!”
The fun begins with the 6th Annual Yonkers Halloween Pet Parade & Fashion Contest Show on Saturday, October 26th! Bring your furry friends in their best costumes and let them strut their stuff along Main Street. The event will feature a parade followed by a fashion contest at the waterfront where pets compete for prizes in categories including scariest, cutest, and most creative costumes. Pets will be judged by Jordan Weaver from Great Point Studios, Eleanor Lennor, and Councilwoman Deana R. Robinson. Check-in to receive your number at 12:00 PM at the Waterfront Amphitheater at 71 Water Grant Street, with the parade starting promptly at 12:15 PM and the fashion contest at 1:00 PM. Enjoy a FREE 360 Video Booth and gift bags for all pets (sponsored by the Animal Specialty Center) and goodie bags for furry parents (sponsored by judge Eleanor Lennor)! Registration for the event is FREE and required to guarantee your pet receives a check-in number. Spaces are limited, so make sure to sign up in advance via Eventbrite.
The excitement continues Thursday, October 31st at The Yonkers Downtown Halloween Pub Crawl! Offering an adult trick-or-treating experience like no other, put on your best costume and enjoy special drink deals at ten of Downtown Yonkers’ top spots from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Halloween night. With $5 beers, $8 sangria or wine, and $9 house cocktails, this event is set to be a night of boos, booze, and brews! Gather your friends and make your way down to the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront for a scary good time!
Participating Pubs:
- Dos Marias (200 New Main St, Yonkers, NY 10701)
- Francey Brady’s (72 Main St, Yonkers, NY 10701)
- Guapo Mexican Cuban Cuisine (10 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701)
- La Bella Havana (35 Main St, Yonkers, NY 10701)
- Off The Hook Of Yonkers (47 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701)
- One Pier Steakhouse (1 Van Der Donck St, Yonkers, NY 10701)
- Plaza Garibaldi (134 Nepperhan Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701)
- TaqueRio Taco Bar (1 Van Der Donck St, Yonkers, NY 10701)
- Yonkers Brewing Co. (92 Main St, Yonkers, NY 10701)
- Zuppa Restaurant (59 Main St, Yonkers, NY 10701)
Both of these events are sure to bring festive fun and excitement to the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront, offering something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re a pet lover or looking for a spirited night out. Don’t miss out on this year’s Halloween celebrations, and make sure to come in your best costume, whether it’s for your four-legged friend or yourself!
For more information, visit https://yonkersdowntown.com
