<P> The event is embraced in New York City every February, with salutes from such world - famous partners as the Empire State Building, which lights its tower in purple and gold (Westminster colors) during the show; Saks 5th Avenue, which features a street window with a Westminster - themed display; and the New York Stock Exchange, which invites the winner to ring the opening bell following its big win . </P> <P> Animal - rights advocates such as PETA have protested the show . </P> <P> For many years, Roger A. Caras was known as "The Voice of Westminster" for providing the narration for the breed descriptions during the show . </P> <P> In 2001, Michael J. LaFave was named show announcer at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show . He was replaced by Jim Fagan in 2010, but returned in 2011 . </P>

Which tv personality was known as the voice of westminister