The Cow-moo-nity of Northport and Huntington Leadership help raise funds for kids

NORTHPORT, N.Y. - Sept. 20, 2014 - PRLog -- The enormous black and white cow float entered into the parade by the class of 2014 representing Leadership of Huntington, a not-for-profit orgnaiztion, will be joined by over 30 volunteers dressed up in cow costumes to help raise funds for the Tri CYA, REACH CYA and Youth Directions and Alternatives. This float, which has become the parades staple and a labor of love by masterminds,Ray McGuinness of Tudor Jewelers and friend Doug Kirk, will help raise funds for these resource centers which help provide educational programs, food and safe environments for the children residing in the community.

The 38th annual Cow Harbor Day Parade kicks off Sunday, September 21st in the village of Northport on Long Island. Cow Harbor Day is the traditional annual festival celebrating the history of the Village of Northport on Long Island in NY.  The name derived from “The Great Cow Harbor.” The village adopted this name years ago as a result of the cows which use to graze on the fields along the Harbor which have been since turned into two parks.

Thousands of visitors from neighboring towns will congregate up and down Main Street to take part in the festivities. The parade, which begins at 12 noon, features live music from local bands, sport teams, the areas best high school marching bands, floats, antique cars, the infamous Northport Trolley and boat races.

To learn more about beconing a sponsor of "Cows for Kids" or to inquire about Leadership Huntington, please visit them at www.leadership.org.