NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - October 20, 2009) - If you're looking to be part of this year's
premier A-List fall event, then the picturesque Village of Cold Spring
Harbor is the place to be on Saturday, October 24th (raindate October
25th) at 12 noon for the 3rd Annual Howl-ween Parade and Celebration. Once
again, this spectacular star-studded celebration will take place in the old
whaling village hosted by everyone's favorite Westie, Corky Nightingale and
an elite group of her canine friends. The event calls attention to the
importance of animal welfare with a percentage of proceeds raised to be
donated to several organizations focused on "rescue dogs and dogs that
rescue" including Suffolk County SPCA, NY Animal Rescue Foundation and Town
of Huntington Animal Shelter. This year, participants are asked to bring a
donation of pet food to support the new Pet Pantry operated by Long Island
Cares, Inc. -- The Harry Chapin Food Bank that provides food to needy
family pets through their network of more than 560 community-based pantries
and hunger assistance organizations.
Breeds from all over the world are planning to participate in the 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 the corner of
Main Street (Route 25A) and Spring Street at 12 noon and culminates in an
exciting festival at Cold Spring Harbor Park where the canine celebrities
will be greeted by "pupparazzi" as they enter the park on the "Red Carpet."
This year, canines will be joined by their Pirate friends and characters
promoting Cirque du Soleil's WINTUK, numerous vendors and live
entertainment. There will be raffles and prizes courtesy of La Fiesta and
Party 105.
Afternoon activities in the park will include:
-- Canine Costume Parade
-- Woofstock: Ruff, Rhythm & Blues Music by The Tash Brothers Band
-- Vidog Sasson Corner where canines and owners can be groomed
-- Feasts for Beasts
-- Pupparazzi: Glamour Shots For Your Canine
-- Bark the Vote: Canines will once again have a chance to "Bark the
Vote" on an issue of canine interest. Last year marked the first year that
canines "Barked the Vote" and cast their ballot for our new President. The
result -- canines selected Bark Obama over John McCanine
-- New York Life will sponsor a free Child Identification Protection
service. ID cards will include a photo, digital fingerprints and other
important information. Parents are urged to carry these cards in their
wallets in the event their children are abducted or lost
-- Horizon Foods will provide plenty of chances for owners of the canine
guests to "spin the wheel" for great food giveaways
According to confidential sources, the guest list is a "Who's Who" of the
canine world and include Mrs. New York International 2009 and her
Schnauzer, Scooter. Recommended donation is $10.00 per canine guest. To
support this worthwhile program, please make checks payable to "Howl-ween"
c/o Nightingale & Nightingale, Inc., 93 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
11724. Corky also encourages you to donate old cell phones at the event.
For more information, please call (631) 367-2565 or visit
www.howl-ween.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Alyssa Nightingale
631-367-8599
