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Resident urges city to supervise candy distribution at Roanoke Rapids Christmas parade
Summary
During unscheduled public comment, Mr. Davis urged the council to prevent candy from being thrown into parade crowds and suggested staffed handing points along the route to protect small children.
During unscheduled public comment at the Jan. 7 meeting, Mr. Davis expressed concern about candy being thrown into crowds at the Roanoke Rapids Christmas parade and urged the city to consider safer distribution methods.
"Anybody, this day and time, could stand in that crowd and throw some candy out on that street laced with God knows what," Mr. Davis said, adding he was "looking out for the welfare of the kids, small young ones." He suggested placing people at intervals along the parade route to hand candy safely to children, and noted the city already holds a separate "trunk or treat" event that provides a safer setting.
Council took the comment under advisement; no formal motion or action was recorded during the meeting. The comment was included in the public‑comment period, which occurs at the start of the council’s agenda.
Next steps: The council did not take immediate action on the suggestion at this meeting; staff or a council member may follow up if they choose to draft guidance or operational plans for future events.
