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City of Auburn's Downtown Trick-or-Treat to be held Oct. 29

Auburn, Ala. - Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. has declared that Trick-or-Treat activities should be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6 - 8 p.m. only. Auburn Police will provide extra patrol in the City for children and their parents or guardians during this time.

The City of Auburn Parks & Recreation Department will host the 9th Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6 - 8 p.m. in downtown Auburn. Downtown Trick-or-Treat is an excellent alternative to door-to-door Trick-or-Treating, so bring your monsters, clowns, warriors and princesses to the best party in town! All Trick-or-Treat activities are for children 12 and younger, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

This year's Halloween festivities will feature a variety of free activities for children of all ages to enjoy. The event will include live musical entertainment featuring the Auburn University Steel Drum Band, goodies and treats given out by participating downtown merchants, a costume contest and more. Don't miss your chance to enter the Best Costume Contest. Bring your favorite four-legged friend and enter them for a chance to win the Best Pet Costume Contest.

Participating downtown merchants will have an "Official Monster Merchant" poster in the window. Downtown Trick-or-Treaters are encouraged to visit businesses with the official poster.

This year's event will include the 1st Carve a Bite Out of Hunger Food Drive, benefitting the East Alabama Food Bank. Citizens are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item. Collection bins will be placed throughout downtown.

Due to high volumes of traffic and the large influx of fans during Auburn University home football weekends, the date change in Halloween activities is necessary in order to provide the maximum number of police patrols for the safety of Auburn's children. Downtown streets are subject to closure during the event. Please visit our website at www.auburnalabama.org for the latest information on street closings. For more information, or if your business or organization would like to participate in the Downtown Trick or Treat program, please contact the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department at 501-2930.