Join the spooky and sweet Howl-O-Ween Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 30 at Pinecrest Gardens.
Benefiting Paws 4 You Rescue, the event features a rescue pet parade and costume contest hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winner Dave Barry & Emmy Award winning wildlife expert and photographer Ron Mcgill and judged by a panel of local celebrities: Honorable Eugene Flynn, Mayor of the City of Palmetto Bay, Honorable Cindy Lerner, Mayor of the City of Pinecrest, Carlos A. Navarro, Pop Artist, Norma Jean Abraham, philanthropist and animal advocate, and Melanie Cohen, founder of SocialMiami.com.
Enter your pets to win in the Best Look Alike, Best Group, Most Original. Best Small Dog and Best Large Dog categories.
Eat, drink and shop at more than a dozen vendors who will be there.
No pet, no problem. Borrow a rescue pet at Paws 4 You Rescue’s Rent-A-Dog Booth.
Activities also will include:
* Doggie Fun Zone sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
* Kids Carnival Games sponsored by The Law Offices of Liza Galindo
* Beer bar sponsored by Lagunitas Brewing Company
* Pumpkin Patch Photo Booth
* Banyan Bowl Entertainment Sponsored by SCJ Events
* Alumni Parade Sponsored by Canine Counselors
* Costume Contest Sponsored by Dog for Dog, Zoo Miami & Alex and Ani
Paws 4 You is a non-profit that relies on community contributions to provide care for homeless dogs rescued from the streets and Miami-Dade Animal Services. Money raised at Howl-O-Ween helps maintain the Paws 4 You facility and help find these pets safe, loving and permanent homes.
Pinecrest Gardens is located at 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156. Howl-O-Ween Festival admission is $5 per person.
For more information visit www.Paws4You.org , or email events@Paws4You.org or call 305-519-7290. www.paws4you.org/halloween
