Pooch Parade at Strawberry Festival

 Dress-up your dog for the First Annual Pooch Parade on June 17 during Owego's Strawberry Festival.

 Contestants will register at 8:00 am at the parking lot of the Coburn Free Library, 275 Main Street in Owego. 

 A prize of $25 will be awarded for each of the following categories: funniest, finest, best of show, and pooch with the most sponsors. All proceed will benefit 
Stray Haven. 

 Following the competition contestants can join the Strawberry Festival Parade. Vehicles such as bikes, wagons, and buggies may assist small dogs in the mile-long parade. 

 Entry forms can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce, Hand of Man, The Laughing Place, and Stray
Haven. Call 687-2556 or 687-8945 for more information.