| Halloween For The Hounds |
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Times Square Dog Day Masquerade Oct. 19 | 1pm - 3pm Admission: FREE!! In the heart of Times Square at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Broadway timessquarenyc.org/about_us/dogs.html   Felines beware - dogs of all breeds and sizes have invaded the catwalk! Pretty paws and gorgeous growls are one thing, but the top prizes will be awarded to the dogs whose costume best evokes Times Square’s past or present, including historical figures like the VJ Day Sailor and Nurse, current Times Square characters such as New Year’s Eve celebrants, Broadway icons like the Phantom of the Opera, or even shady street characters from Times Square’s seedy past, because, as they say, poochin’ ain’t easy. And since this is an election year, 2008 Election-themed costumes are also more than welcome! Last year’s event attracted no less than 100 canine competitors, and past contests have seen dogs decked out as everything from taxi cabs to the Times Square TKTS booth. Eli the chihuahua, seen here with host Trekkie Monster, owner Karen Biehl and celebrity judge The Naked Cowboy (to whom Eli's costume paid homage, first picture to the right) was crowned Best in Show at the 2007 Times Square Dog Day Masquerade. Eli will return to cast his bark on the judging panel for the 2008 Dog Day Masquerade. All participants will receive complimentary Gift Bags while supplies last.
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