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Main Street Calumet is calling it a success! The city hosted its first trunk or treat last night, drawing participants to the downtown area where decorated vehicles lined up on fifth street passing out Halloween candy and mingling with parents and children. Skeletons… witches…. ninja turtles and many more themed costumes gathered yesterday as kids and parents… came from all around.
The event is designed to provide a safe trick or treating experience for kids as it consolidates the festivities to a congregated area, maximizing the amount of candy they can acquire in the two hour period. It also allows those who live in rural parts to come to town and pass out more candy than they would be able to from home.
Volunteer Susan Rine says “We’ve gone through 240 packs of cookies and about $30 worth of candy already. It’s been a hit. It’s phenomenal, the turn out. We would love to see things like this continue. More family focused activities for everybody in our community.”
Other communities have been hosting similar events in years past, but this is Calumet’s first attempt at the event.
Firefighter Joe Panijan said “I think the likelihood for next year is pretty strong. I think ultimately we’d hope to get more cars and maybe eventually have all of fifth street as Trunk or Treat.”
The event took place on a dedicated section of fifth street.
