Store hosts house decorating contest

EAST LONGMEADOW This October, the Halloween experts at iParty are turning to creative Halloween-loving New England homeowners to see who has the spookiest house on the block! During October, iParty will hold its first annual Halloween 2005 Spookiest House on the Block Contest and accept entries from New Englanders who think that their house is the most spooktacular.

Contestants are asked to take a picture of their house and write a brief description on why their house deserves to win. Contestants should submit their entry online at www.funatiparty.com. iParty will determine which house best captures the spirit of Halloween the spookier the better and the winning household will receive a Sunburst Vacations trip for two to Puerto Rico! The package includes a four day / three night stay at the El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa with airfare included, courtesy of Sunburst Vacations.

Those interested in entering the iParty Halloween 2005 Spookiest House on the Block Contest are asked to visit www.funatiparty.com for complete rules and regulations.

Headquartered in Boston, iParty Corp., is a premier multi-channel party supply and party planning company that includes 50 iParty retail stores (including one in East Longmeadow at the Stop & Shop Plaza) and two online destinations at www.iparty.com and www.funatiparty.com.

From over 20,000 party supplies and costumes to an online party magazine and party related content, iParty offers consumers a sophisticated yet fun and easy-to-use resource with a definitive assortment of products to customize any party, including birthday bashes, Easter get-togethers, graduation parties, summer barbecues, and, of course, Halloween.

iParty offers reliable, time-tested knowledge of party-perfect trends, and superior customer service to ensure convenient and comprehensive merchandise selections for every occasion.