Friday, November 21, 2008

Doggie Christmas Costume Contest & Parade in Clayton December 4

“Photo with Santa Paws” to Aid Johnston County Animal Protection League















A Doggie Christmas Costume Contest and Parade will be part of the festivities on December 4 at Clayton’s Christmas Village & Tree Lighting beginning at 6:00 pm.

The contestants will gather for judging and a group photo at Doggie Do’z Pet Grooming Parlor at 113 E First Street at 5:45 pm and then parade through Main Street in downtown Clayton to Cider House Studio where the prizes will be awarded.

Radio celebrity Marty Young, from WQDR’s Q Morning Crew will be one of the judges. First, Second and Third place prizes will be awarded. Call (919) 553-5959 to register.

Also, Robinson Animal Hospital is sponsoring a “Photo with Santa Paws” at Cider House Studio, 436 E Main Street. Donations for the photos are $5.00 with proceeds going to the Johnston County Animal Protection League. For more information call (919) 553-7171

All of downtown Clayton will be abuzz with activity including dance and choral performances by local students, local churches will be featured, along with the Business Open House, a live nativity and the Tree Lighting ceremony will be the main focus of the event. Organized by the Clayton Downtown Development Association, more than 2500 people attended the event last year.

Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Smith Street to O’Neil Street from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm so a special environment of festivities and activity can be created there.

For more information and schedule updates, visit www.downtownclayton.org; Send an email or call 553-1545.

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