A scary, spooky, chilly Halloween

MILLBROOK — Vampires, witches and ghosts flooded the Millbrook Fire Department’s parking lot to attend two fun-filled Halloween events on Saturday, Oct. 29.The town of Washington Recreation Committee hosted Trunk or Treating and a Halloween costume parade and show. Before the winter storm residents decorated their cars in the Halloween spirit and handed out candy to hordes of excited children. Trick or treaters went from car to car collecting candy, before going door-to-door, maximizing on the holiday to full advantage.“The Trunk of Treat event allows kids to grab candy for one hour in one location and parents don’t worry about the kid going around houses,” said Warren McMillan, recreation director.The attendees then went inside the firehouse and children were able to show off their costumes for prizes.By noon the annual Halloween costume parade began, from the firehouse down Front Street to Franklin Avenue up Church Street and down Washington Avenue to end at the firehouse once again. After the parade there was suppose to be a professional children’s show, but it was cancelled due to the winter storm. “For 30 years we have done the parade and show, and we have been doing the Trunk or Treat for about the last 10 years,” said McMillan. “It’s usually much more people, but the weather has probably discouraged a lot of them. However, it’s a great event, it puts a smile on your face and having fun with children is the biggest reward ever.”

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