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Long Island Pet Owners Celebrate Halloween With Nassau County's Third Annual Barkfest

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Join Nassau County for their 3rd Annual Barkfest event on Saturday, October 27th!

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East Meadow, NY - October 15th, 2013 - Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, Pet Supplies Plus LI, and Long Island’s K98.3 bring the third annual Nassau Barkfest, Long Island’s largest pet costume contest and parade, on Sunday, October 27th from 12:00pm to 3:30pm at the Eisenhower Dog Run in East Meadow, rain or shine. For this Halloween-spirited celebration, guests are to bring their dogs and other pets dressed in costumes for a chance to win prizes. Costume judging and awarding of prizes will begin at 2:00pm. The event will be open to the public with free admission.

Pet owners will enjoy music by K98.3 while they browse pet-related exhibitors and animal rescue organizations. All pets must be on leashes or in carriers, and current with vaccinations. Parking for the event will be in Eisenhower Park Field 7 near the golf course.

“I invite all pet owners to join us on October 27th for Nassau's Barkfest,” said County Executive Mangano. “I thank our sponsors Pet Supplies Plus Long Island and Long Island’s K98.3 for their generosity. For many of us our pets are members of our family and this is a great way to enjoy a nice afternoon together at one of our newest dog parks.”

When
Sunday, October 27, 2013
12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Costume Judging & Prizes at 2:00p.m.

Where
Eisenhower Park Dog Run
East Meadow, NY


For More Information, Please Contact:
Brittany D’Erasmo
(516) 376-9707
brittanyderasmo@gmail.com