Get in the Spirit with Halloween Happenings

Calling all goblins and ghouls! The City of Sierra Madre will host its annual Halloween Happenings on Friday, October 30, 2015. The event kicks off with the Chamber of Commerce’s annual downtown business trick-or-treating, followed by costume parade and contest. All three activities are free to participants.

Downtown Trick-Or-Treating (3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.): The first of the Halloween Happenings activities starts in downtown Sierra Madre where participating businesses will hand out candy. Keep a look out for shops featuring a “Halloween Candy” sign on their doors and windows. During this time, those wishing to participate in the Costume Contest must register in Kersting Court with the Kiwanis Club.

Costume Parade (5:00 p.m.): Everyone is invited to join in the costume parade immediately following trick-or-treating activities. Beginning in Kersting Court, the Sierra Madre Fire Department will lead participants west along Sierra Madre Blvd. and arrive at Memorial Park.

Costume Contest (5:30 p.m.): The evening’s best dressed will gather at the Memorial Park Bandshell for judging and prizes. Prizes will be awarded for best costume in the following categories:

• Ages 2 and under
• Ages 3-4
• Ages 5-7
• Ages 8-12
• Group/Family/Pairing

Registration and completed waiver are required for all costume contestants. Forms will be available in Kersting Court from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

The event is hosted and supported by the City of Sierra Madre Community Services Department, the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce and Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club. An information table will be located in Kersting Court the day of the event. For more information about Halloween Happenings please visit www.cityofsierramadre.com or email tshepard@cityofsierramadre.com.

Don’t forget to share your best photos from the night on Instagram using #SMHalloweenHappenings @cityofsierramadre!