Multiple U.S. Communities Celebrate Halloween Early with Parades, Trunk-or-Treats, Concerts

Communities across the U.S. are celebrating Halloween early with a variety of festive events. The Oak Ridge Community Band is hosting a free outdoor Halloween concert featuring animal- and circus-themed music, encouraging costumes and candy collection, while highlighting its long history since 1944. In Youngstown, Ohio, the Youngstown Phantoms held their first Trunk or Treat event outside the Covelli Centre, where families enjoyed decorated car trunks distributing candy, aiming to make it an annual tradition. Atchison is gearing up for its annual Halloween Parade themed "Red, White, and Boo," featuring a Grand Marshal and downtown trick-or-treating, continuing the city’s reputation as a haunted destination. Meanwhile, West Feliciana's community park hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat, organized by local parks and recreation, providing a safe environment for families to enjoy Halloween with decorated trunks and costumes. These events highlight a nationwide enthusiasm for safe, community-centered Halloween celebrations.