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There’s nothing like the holidays and a canine costume contest to bring

Published 8:00 am Monday, November 26, 2012

There's nothing like the holidays and a canine costume contest to bring
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There's nothing like the holidays and a canine costume contest to bring
John Curley
Naju, right, came to the costume contest dressed as a mistletoe.
There's nothing like the holidays and a canine costume contest to bring
The winner of the costumer contest - and their human master - were given a free night at the Pan Pacific Hotel.
Among the puppies walking around the event, several were visiting from the Seattle Humane Society and were available for adoption. John Curley takes a moment to introduce one of these abandoned dogs here, Chester.
There's nothing like the holidays and a canine costume contest to bring
Amongst other prizes, participants in the doggy costume contest competed for one-of-a-kind swag bags from Scraps Dog Bakery.
There's nothing like the holidays and a canine costume contest to bring
Curley also explains to the guests how to use the Holiday Celebration Shopping Passport, a discount coupon for surrounding shops and restaurants. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Seattle Humane Society.
Burton was eager to pose for the judges, but had difficultly standing still enough to keep his hat on his head.
There's nothing like the holidays and a canine costume contest to bring
Here, Gum Gum waits to hear from the judgeaE¦
After the main event, the costume contest, carolers took to the stage to provide a musical conclusion to the evening.

There’s nothing like the holidays and a canine costume contest to bring the folks of Seattle together. South Lake Union’s Pan Pacific Hotel recently hosted the city’s first annual 2200 Holiday Celebration. Former Evening Magazine host John Curley was on hand to greet guests and judge a doggy dress-up contest. Word has it the winner was paws-itively glowing.Photos by Christ Hunt.Published on December 3, 2010