While most people are still picking this year’s costumes for Halloween’s night, pooches in New York City have already let their alter-egos shine, putting on some of the cutest and most creative costumes at the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade held over the past Saturday. /Reuters Photo

Halloween falls on October 31 every year. A week ahead of the festival, over 500 puppies gathered to celebrate the occasion, competing to be the “Best in Show”. /Chinanews Photo

A dog dressed as Hugh Hefner was captured paying tribute to the Playboy founder who passed away last month. /Reuters Photo

This year marks the 27th anniversary of the event. /Chinanews Photo

CNN calls it "the largest dog costume parade in the world”, with hundreds of dogs in costumes and thousands of spectators participating every year. /Chinanews Photo