Ragamuffin Parade brings out thousands of costumed kids
Thousands of children let their imaginations take hold and marched up Third Avenue in Bay Ridge dressed in colorful, creative and sometimes wacky, homemade costumes as part of the 47th Annual Ragamuffin Parade on Saturday.
The parade, a beloved tradition in Bay Ridge, is held every year a few weeks before Halloween to give kids a chance to enjoy the spotlight. The march is sponsored by the non-profit group Ragamuffin Inc., led by Colleen Golden.
The children, along with their parents and teachers, proudly marched up the avenue from 76th Street to 92nd Street, accompanied by marching bands and dancing troupes, to the cheers of spectators lining the 16-block parade route.