HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Town of Hackettstown will host its 13th Annual Halloween Downtown celebration on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 to 3 p.m., featuring a Halloween parade, costume contest, trick-or-treating, giveaways and family-friendly activities throughout downtown.
Parade lineup and costume judging will begin at noon at Centenary University on West Moore Street, between Beatty Street and Second Avenue.
Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in five categories: infants to 3 years old, ages 4 to 6, ages 7 to 10, families and pets of any age.
Costume contest winners will lead the Halloween parade alongside Mayor Jerry DiMaio.
The parade will begin at 1 p.m. and travel along West Moore Street to the Gazebo at the intersection of Main Street and West Moore Street.
Following the parade, children can enjoy a variety of treats and giveaways, including candy from Mars Snacking, gifts from Hackettstown Stormwater Management, treats from WRNJ Radio and free pumpkins courtesy of Donaldson Farms, while supplies last.
Children and families can also participate in trick-or-treating at downtown Hackettstown businesses.
Additional Trunk-or-Treat activities will be held in the rear parking lot of Trinity United Methodist Church, 213 Main St., and Municipal Lot No. 2, located behind EXIT Realty Connections NJ at 149 Main St.
Signs will be posted to direct participants to the Trunk-or-Treat locations.
The annual celebration is sponsored by the Hackettstown Police Department, Town of Hackettstown, Mars Snacking, Hackettstown Business Improvement District, Donaldson Farms and WRNJ Radio.
The event is open to families and visitors who want to enjoy Halloween festivities in downtown Hackettstown.
