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Clarkdale commission approves annual Halloween trick‑or‑treat event with small operational tweaks
Summary
Commission voted unanimously to continue the town's safe trick‑or‑treat event with minor changes to parade flow and timing; staff reported typical attendance of about 1,500 and said the event uses local volunteers and roughly $3,500 in candy purchases.
The Clarkdale Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously March 2 to continue the town's annual Halloween safe trick‑or‑treat event with modest operational improvements.
Staff described the event flow used previously — street closures on Main and other central streets to create a safe pedestrian environment, volunteer stations for candy distribution, a costume parade and a costume contest element — and said the event typically draws about 1,500 attendees. Staff recommended emphasizing a costume parade format, tweaking the parade logistics so a designated ringleader can shepherd groups through three laps, and moving the main costume activity timing slightly earlier so families can participate more easily.
"We usually spend about $3,500 on candy," staff said, adding that the purchases are made locally when possible. Commissioners discussed making the parade smoother by assigning a single announcer or volunteer 'ringleader' to keep groups moving and by adjusting where winners are photographed and presented to reduce congestion.
Vice Chair Kramer moved to continue the Halloween event substantially as run in prior years while incorporating the meeting's suggested best practices; a commissioner seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The commission did not change street‑closure policy or the overall event form.
The decision preserves the event's public safety emphasis, volunteer model and community‑funded candy purchases while directing minor operational refinements ahead of the October event.
