Ghouls and goblins and the occasional princesses and football players will hit the streets Oct. 28 to participate in the annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event, sponsored by Marion Main Street, Inc., and Crittenden Health Systems. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., children 12 and under will be able to go door-to-door of local businesses, seeking treats and goodies to fill their halloween bags. Participating businesses will have flyers in windows, letting parents and children know where to find the sugared treats.
Crittenden Health Systems will also host a costume contest at 4:30 p.m., in the hospital lobby. Age groups will be one and under, two through four, five through seven and eight through 12. Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes.
The same day, The Crittenden Press will taking photos of costumed children for publication in the following week's paper.
Though the Friday before Halloween appears to be a busy time for trick-or-treaters, Marion City Administrator Mark Bryant said the city will officially recognize Halloween from 3 to 6 p.m., on Oct. 31, indicating that will be the time for residents to look out for knocks on the door seeking candy.
"I just don't want people to be inundated with trick-or-treaters all weekend," Bryant said.
Drivers should also be aware of children in the downtown area as dusk approaches.
