Phoenix Mercury announces second annual Dog Days of Summer festival on July 17

Published on July 15, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Phoenix Mercury News Release

WHAT: The Phoenix Mercury will host the Dog Days of Summer festival prior to the home game versus the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday, July 17 at US Airways Center. The festival begins at 5 p.m. in the Casino Arizona Pavilion with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. During the game fans can visit vendors throughout the main concourse for a chance to win an autographed Mercury basketball.

Participating businesses include; Eye Care for Animals, Nozy's Nibblets, Pawsh Pet Photography, Sonoran Desert Pet Resort, Got Pets? Pet Sitting, DOG-ON-IT Training, Power Paws, Rescue a Golden of AZ, Sun Cities for Paws Rescue, Anthem Pets, PACC911, Mixed up Mutts & Shepherds Too, Racing Home Greyhound Adoption, Arizona Cocker Rescue, and the National Canine Cancer Foundation.

WHO: Phoenix Mercury

Los Angeles Sparks

WHERE: US Airways Center

201 East Jefferson St.

Phoenix, AZ 85004

WHEN: Thursday, July 17

5 p.m. festival begins

6 p.m. doors open

7 p.m. tip-off

NOTE: The game will be broadcast live on FSN.

Lower-level tickets start at just $10 and are available by calling 602-252-WNBA or by visiting www.phoenixmercury.com.

UP NEXT: Saturday, July 19 vs. Atlanta Dream. Tip-off is 7 p.m.

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