
Hackettstown’s Halloween Downtown Event returning this year
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – After being being held virtual last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hackettstown’s Halloween Downtown Event will be back on for its 8th year on Oct. 30, Hackettstown Police announced Wednesday.
The Halloween Downtown Event will be held on Saturday, October 30, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at The Gazebo, located at the corner of Main Street and West Moore Street.
The parade line up begins at 2:30 p.m. at Centenary University on West Moore St between First Avenue and Second Avenue.
The parade begins at 3:00 p.m. at Centenary University, goes down West Moore Street, to the Main Street Gazebo where kids will be able to get some candy from Mars Wrigley.
There will be a prize given out for the best costume for each of the following groups:
- Infant to 3-years-old
- 4-years-old to 6-years-old
- 7-years-old to10-years-old
- Best Pet Costume (Any Age)
After the parade, kids will then be able to Trick or Treat at the downtown businesses.
The event is sponsored by the Hackettstown Police Department, Mars Wrigley, Centenary University, Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID) and Atlantic Health System/Hackettstown Medical Center.