The Empire State Building Lights Up To Celebrate The American Kennel Club’s 140th Anniversary

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is excited to celebrate their 140th anniversary with the Empire State Building by lighting the skyscraper with their signature colors; blue and white. The AKC is the foremost source for all things dogs and continues to promote canine health and responsible dog ownership throughout the years.

“We are thrilled that The Empire State Building will be helping us celebrate 140 years of promoting responsible breeding and making dog sports accessible to a new generation of people,” said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung. “We are incredibly proud of the work AKC has done thus far and are as motivated as ever to maintaining our mission.”

The lighting ceremony will be held at The Empire State Building on September 16th at 3:00pm. The ceremony will include a visit from special canine guests and remarks from AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung.

Be sure to look in the New York City sky Monday afternoon to celebrate this special anniversary with the American Kennel Club.

For more information on the American Kennel Club and all its programs and work, visit www.akc.org.