Canine Carnival began as an idea by Wayne Mahar as a tribute to his mom and has become a major event for Syracuse and Central New York.  Over the years, it has grown to become one of the largest animal rescue events in the country attracting 10,000 – 20,000 people and more than 50 rescue organizations.

Over the past 10 years, Canine Carnival, in partnership with the Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation (PMAWF), the charity behind the Canine Carnival- has donated nearly a quarter million dollars to CNY animal rescues! 

In 2018, Galaxy Events Company and Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation form a partnership. Galaxy Events Company knows how to manage large, successful events. Taste of Syracuse, Lights on the Lake, LEON Festival, and Wine and Chocolate Festivals are just a few of the great events Galaxy heads up.  Galaxy Events and PMAWF look forward to a great partnership, working together to help homeless animals in our community.