About Howl-ween: Corky's Canine Costume Parade & Faws for a Cause Celebration - Cold Spring Harbor NY
Cold Spring Harbor is going to the dogs. Once again the picturesque Village of Cold Spring Harbor is the place to be on Saturday, October 29th (rain date: October 30th) at 1:00 p.m. for the “5th Annual Howl-ween: Corky’s Canine Costume Parade Celebration and Paws for a Cause Event.” This spectacular star-studded celebration, produced by Nightingale PR, features an exciting street sale, inflatable rides for children in the park, live music and the most elaborate parade of canines in costumes. There is a suggested donation of $10 per parade entry with a percentage of proceeds to be donated to support “rescue dogs and dogs that rescue.” This year’s event is being held in memory of Corky Nightingale, the adorable Westy who served as Parade Grand Marshal and was the inspiration for this very special annual celebration.
To register: http://howl-ween.eventbrite.com/
Canines from all over the tri-state area are planning to participate in the chic canine costume parade considered a “Paws for A Cause” celebration. The parade will begin at 1pm at the corner of Spring St and Main St (25A). Spectators will line the street and for a few minutes, Main Street will be transformed to a "cat walk" where canines will model their finest costumes as they march to the tune: “Who Let the Dogs Out.” “I’m looking forward to attending my very first Howl-ween parade with all of the other dogs and maybe having a biscuit or two,” said Sookie Schneider, a one-year-old pug recently adopted from Bobbi and the Strays Animal Rescue in Freeport.
The Parade will end at Cold Spring Harbor Park where the canine celebrities will be warmly greeted by “pupparazzi” and have a chance to enjoy live music and fun activities throughout the afternoon. In addition, Cold Spring Harbor Village will be declared “Corky’s Canine Friendly Town” for the day and canines and their owners will be welcomed with open paws to browse the shops and experience the beauty of this charming village. Another highlight of the afternoon will be the first annual "Corky's Hot Dog Eating Contest" sponsored by the Cold Spring Harbor Deli and which will take place at 2:30pm in the park.
“Howl-Ween: Corky’s Canine Costume Parade” has received recognition throughout the world for its creativity. The Summit International Awards has honored Nightingale PR for the event with a 1st place Gold Recognition for Best Community Relations Program/PR in the prestigious Summit International Creative Awards. “Our goal is to help the local community and have fun by creating a program which would make a difference, support local business and increase the town’s visibility,” explained Alyssa Nightingale, creator of Howl-ween. “Of course, this year will be bittersweet because Corky will not be with us to celebrate. But we will certainly be celebrating her spirit and contributions to the community and to other canines.”
Sponsors to date include Cold Spring Harbor Main Street Association, Nightingale PR, Nightingale & Partners Real Estate, LI Creations, Neighbor Newspapers, Times Beacon Record Newspapers, Village Connection and Village Tattler.
Recommended donation is $10 per dog. In addition, participants are asked to bring a donation of pet food (drop off at Nightingale & Partners, 93 Main St) to support the Pet Pantry operated by Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Food Bank. For information, call (631) 367-2565 or online www.howl-ween.com
Event Type:
Festivals, Halloween Parades, Halloween Party, Other Events
Listing last updated on 10/26/2011. Please call to confirm dates.
October Days:29
Hours of Operation:
1pm (Parade) - 5pm
Admission Costs:
$10 suggested donation
Organization Type: Commercial / For Profit
Scare Factor: A little Scary
Appropriate For: All Ages
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