Manchester Designer Outlets in Southern Vermont presents the Posh Pups Summer Parade to Benefit the Manchester Food Cupboard

MANCHESTER, Vt., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Back by popular demand, on July 7, 2012, dogs and their owners will don their finest fashions and compete for prizes at the Posh Pups Summer Parade presented by Manchester Designer Outlets (MDO) in southern Vermont. Participants will strut their stuff down the Posh Pups Red Carpet to compete in three categories: Best Doggie Fashionista; Most Original Doggie Summer Ensemble; and Best Matching Doggie and Owner. Judges will award prizes such as gift certificates to restaurants, shops, inns and resorts, as well as other items to be announced.

The summer version of an event first held last December to much acclaim, the Posh Pups Summer Parade will begin at 4 o'clock at the corner of 7A and Route 11/30 in Manchester, Vermont.  Contestants are required to pay a $10.00 parade participation fee with 100% proceeds donated to the Manchester Food Cupboard (http://communityfoodcupboard.org/), a non-profit organization providing food to those in need.  For more information and to register in advance visit http://www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com, or contact lana@manchesterdesigneroutlets.com.  Event day registration is available as of 3:15pm on July 7^th.   

About MDO
Set amidst the natural beauty of picture perfect southern Vermont, Manchester Designer Outlets  (MDO) in Manchester Center is an upscale collection of over 30  designer outlet  fashion boutiques.  Housed in quintessential New England -style shops one will find high-end brands including Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Tumi, Giorgio Armani , Coach, Ralph Lauren , Brooks Brothers, Theory and more. MDO is part of the wonderful Manchester experience of fine dining, multiple PGA golf courses, fly-fishing, the great Bromley Thrill Zone for children, luxury resorts, country inns, historic sites and great snowboarding and skiing. Situated in the state's southwest corner, near the New York and Massachusetts borders, with close proximity to Bromley and Stratton Mountain , MDO is a world-class shopping destination catering to savvy shoppers and discerning travelers year-round. For more information please visit http://www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com.

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