As Halloween approaches, local governments are gearing up for children to participate in trunk-or-treat events.
Research shows that trick-or-treating is a traditional Halloween activity in which people dress up in costumes and go door-to-door collecting treats. The growing trend of trunk-or-treating involves tailgating at specific locations where people gather, decorate the trunks of their cars, hand out treats to the public, and engage in other activities. Further research suggests that Halloween events are a safer experience and less spooky alternative to traditional trick-or-treating.
Scotland Neck Mayor Eddie Braxton told the Herald that this Halloween, a trunk-or-treat will be held at the town complex’s pavilion from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. And give the children the opportunity to eat a snack.
“Our community has matured so much that a lot of people won’t open their doors anymore because we have a lot of older kids,” he said.
“They are [older children] They just show up at the door with no clothes, no bags, nothing, and the elderly just don’t want to open the door. I almost stopped participating because they wouldn’t open the door. So we did a trunk-or-treat so we could get everyone in the same place and get them off the street. ”
Mayor Braxton said they are looking for at least 15 more volunteers for the event.
“I have some volunteers, but we don’t have that many volunteers yet to help set up trunks for trunk-or-treating,” he said. “Typically, this event is very successful and usually has about 250 to 350 children in attendance.”
Weldon Police Chief Christopher Davis announced that a trunk-or-treat will also be held between the 100 and 300 blocks of Washington Avenue on Halloween from 6 to 8 p.m.
“Businesses along the street are also participating,” Davis said.
Police Chief Weldon said they have been doing trunk-or-treating for at least 10 years. Davis said trunk-or-treating not only provides children a safe place to trick-or-treat, but also helps build relationships between the public and law enforcement. Ta.
If you would like to participate, please call the police department at 252-536-3136. If other businesses want to participate, Davis said there will be space for them along Main Street, where they can set up tables and hand out candy.
Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Shane Guyant said the trunk-or-treat will take place on Carolina Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues next to Doyle Field. Guyant said this will be the city of Roanoke Rapids’ fourth trunk-or-treat. When asked, the police chief said he thinks more towns are doing “trunk-or-treat” because it’s a good way for law enforcement and the community to find a reason to do something together.
“Unity is what we need in this world now more than ever, whether it’s at National Night Out or when we hand out delicious candy to kids,” Guyant said. “It’s very easy to just complain and do nothing. By constantly involving the community in events like Trunk-or-Treat, we can bridge the gap and build strong partnerships,” he says. said.
Chief Guyant said the event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Halloween, and anyone who would like to participate should contact Administrative Assistant Tina May at 252-533-2810, Guyant said. Ta.