Pet food donation boxes will be available to help feed hungry pets
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced today that she will be hosting Nassau Barkfest, Long Island’s Largest Free Pet Costume Contest and Parade, Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre (Parking Field 6 and 6A). The free event is sponsored by the Nassau County SPCA and Long Island’s K98.3. The parade and costume judging begin at 2:30 p.m. The Nassau SPCA asks participants to bring a pet food donation to help families with pets who are facing difficult financial times.
The event will be held rain or shine and all pets must be on a leash. Rescue groups with puppies and dogs for adoptions as well as animal friendly organizations will be on site to celebrate.
Park in Parking Field 6 or 6A.
