LONG ISLAND, NY--(Marketwire - November 2, 2008) - With Senator Barack Obama and Senator John
McCain running neck and neck in the Presidential election, dogs will be
casting early ballots in hopes of swaying votes. "Bark the Vote" will take
place on Sunday, November 2nd (Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY), at the
world's largest canine costume party. A voting booth will be available for
pooches to make the most important decision of their lives.
"We expect a fair contest between Bark Obama and John McCanine. We just
hope the winner signs a bill into law that allows us to legally sleep on
the couch," said Corky Nightingale, a Westie and Howl-Ween Founder.
Canines from all over the world are planning to participate in this chic
canine costume parade and "Paws for A Cause" festival. Spectators will
line Main Street to see canines model their finest costumes as they march
to the tune "Who Let The Dogs Out!" The parade will begin at Main Street
(25A) and Spring St. at 12 noon and will end at Cold Spring Harbor Park
where canine celebrities will be greeted by "Pupparazzi" as they enter the
park on the "Red Carpet."
A percentage of proceeds raised from Howl-Ween will support several
organizations focused on "rescue dogs and dogs that rescue" including NY
Animal Rescue Foundation and Town of Huntington Animal Shelter.
Howl-Ween afternoon activities include:
-- Canine Costume Parade
-- Ruff, Rhythm & Blues Festival: Featuring the Tash Brothers
-- Woofstock
-- Vidog Sasson Corner: Where canines and owners can be groomed
-- Feasts for Beasts
-- Pupparazzi who will take "Glamour Shots"
-- Canine Costume Contests
According to confidential sources, the event's guest list is a "Who's Who"
of the canine world. Guests include Scooter Szcepanowski-Goldsmith who will
bring his owner, 2006/2007 Mrs. New York title holder, Lidia, to join in on
the fun and festivities.
Suggested donation is $10 per canine guest payable at
www.howl-ween.com.
To support this worthwhile cause and program, please make checks payable to
Nightingale & Nightingale, Inc., 93 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, NY
11724. Corky also encourages you to donate old cell phones at or prior to
the event to the address above. A percentage of proceeds of the donated
phones will also benefit canine charities.
For information, please call (631) 367-2565 or visit
www.howl-ween.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Alyssa Nightingale
631-367-8599
anight@att.net