The Salem Chamber of Commerce has announced that “World Animal Day” is the theme for the 17th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade on Thursday, October 4th, 2012.
World
Animal Day is celebrated each year on October the 4th. It started in Florence,
Italy in 1931 at a convention of ecologists. On this day, animal life in all
its forms is celebrated, and special events are planned on locations all over
the globe. The 4th of October was originally chosen for World Animal Day
because it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron
saint of animals and the environment. However, World Animal Day has now
gone beyond being the celebration of a Christian saint and is today observed by
animal-lovers of all beliefs, nationalities and backgrounds. Animal rescue
shelters hold fundraising events and open days, wildlife groups organize information
displays, schools undertake animal-related project work and individuals and
groups of friends or co-workers donate to animal charities or pledge to sponsor
a shelter animal.
The
choice of costumes for this year’s parade is endless, and schools and
businesses are encouraged to expand on the theme’s positive message!
To
help ensure the success of this event, the Salem Chamber is looking for
financial support. Businesses willing to make a contribution to continue the
tradition of keeping the parade exciting, family-friendly, and safe can contact
the Salem Chamber of Commerce (www.salem-chamber.org / T.978-744-0004).
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