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Happy Howl-o-ween! On Saturday, October 21, ghoulish golden retrievers, devilish dachshunds, and terrifying terriers will return to roam the streets of downtown Albany for the BID's annual dog trick-or-treating event: Hounds of Halloween!Ìý
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Saturday, October 21, 2023 |

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Hounds of Halloween Trick-or-Treating | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
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Yappy Hour | 3:00-6:00 PM

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This paw-some annual event features aÌýCanine Costume ContestÌýwith prizes for the winners,Ìýdog trick-or-treatingÌýat dozens of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany businesses, andÌýYappy Hour specialsÌýat participating bars and restaurants.
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Check back soon for a full list of participating businesses!
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• Registration isÌýper dog, andÌý$15Ìýin advance through Eventbrite orÌý$20Ìýcash, credit, or Venmo at the event.ÌýAdvance ticket sales end at 12:00 PM onÌýOctober 20.
• There will be a limited supply of tickets available on the day of the event. Visit the registration booth behindÌýOlde English Pub & PantryÌý(683 Broadway in downtown Albany, NY)Ìýto register your dog on the day of the event.
• A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit theÌýMohawk Hudson Humane Society.

Your registration includes:

• EntryÌýfor you and your dog into the Canine Costume Contest, with great prizes for the winners!
• The officialÌýHounds of Halloween trick-or-treating map guideÌýwith all the participating stops throughout Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany
• Exclusive Hounds of Halloween trick-or-treatingÌýtote bag and giveaways
• Access to greatÌýYappy Hour specialsÌýat participating bars and restaurants

Canine Costume Contest Info & Guidelines

• When completing your registration, you will choose from the availableÌýtime blocksÌýto have your Canine Costume Contest photo taken. Please arrive at the entrance to the The Olde English Pub and Pantry (683 Broadway)Ìýat the startÌýof your time block to get in line to have your photo taken.
• When you arrive at the photo area, show yourÌýnumbered registration ticketÌýto the photographer or event staff member present.
• Costumes are a must for dogs, and highly encouraged for humans too.
• Winners will be determined by public vote, according to which photos receive the most Likes in the official Hounds of HalloweenÌýFacebook photo album. This album will be posted in the Hounds of HalloweenÌýÌýfollowing the event. Don't forget to vote by Liking the pictures of your favorite Canine Costume Contest contestants!
• Winners will be announced before 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 1, and notified at the email address provided.
• The top three best-dressed pets and their paw-rents will receive Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany Gift Cards, special surprises and bragging rights!
• The winning dog may be featured in next year’s Hounds of Halloween designs.