“Qui m’aime aime mon chien” — “Love me, love my dog.”
Le Carnaval des Animaux, aka the Bastille Day Dog Parade, took place in Midtown Manhattan on July 12, and pups strutted their stuff in their best French-inspired looks for this tres fasionable inaugural event.
Held by L’Alliance New York and VEG ER for Pets, the parade commemorated Bastille Day, France’s national holiday.
Summer Sparkles and her Chihuahua Liberty after winning the New York Dog Parade contest during L’Alliance New York’s annual Bastille Day celebration on Madison Avenue in New York. James Keivom for NY Post A dog and its owner pose in matching showgirl headdresses. James Keivom for NY Post A dog performs a twirl while wearing a tutu. James Keivom for NY Post A dog wearing a coiffed hairstyle reminiscent of Marie Antoinette. James Keivom for NY Post Sporting a baker’s hat and apron, a dog takes part in the event. James Keivom for NY Post A dog and its owner sport matching feathered hair accessories at the event. James Keivom for NY Post Summer Sparkles, dressed as the Statue of Liberty, receives a kiss from her dog, Liberty. James Keivom for NY Post French-inspired props and accessories surround a dog at the event. James Keivom for NY Post A dog dressed in a feathered gown participates in the costume competition. James Keivom for NY Post Onlookers during L’Alliance New York’s annual Bastille Day celebration. James Keivom for NY Post A dog accessorized with a French flag bow tie. James Keivom for NY Post A dog sports a regal costume during the festivities. James Keivom for NY Post The crowd watching L’Alliance New York’s annual Bastille Day celebration James Keivom for NY Post A dog and its owner with matching berets during the event. James Keivom for NY Post A dog wearing an all-pink costume. James Keivom for NY Post A baguette-inspired costume. James Keivom for NY Post Summer Sparkles celebrating with her dog Liberty after winning the competition. James Keivom for NY Post A dog wearing bows during the event. James Keivom for NY Post A dog wears a beret during the event. James Keivom for NY Post A dog dressed as a baker taking part in the competition. James Keivom for NY Post A sleepy dog is carried by its owner during the event. James Keivom for NY Post Contestants pose with their dogs during the competition. James Keivom for NY Post A dog and its owner pose with NYPD officers at the event. James Keivom for NY Post A dog participates in the event. James Keivom for NY Post A dog and its owner matching in striped shirts. James Keivom for NY Post
