Page 4 • Wednesday , October 19 , 2022 • The Hammonton Gazette
Local Halloween events
HALLOWEEN , from Page 1 contest , with prizes for each of the winners of the event . A pet costume contest will be included as well this year , encouraging community members to make an adorable memory with their pet . DJ Cruz will provide music for the event and many games will be present for young children to have fun with .
A costume contest for kids will begin at 3 p . m . with a prize given in the following categories : Scariest , Most Creative , Best Group and Cutest . A pet costume contest will immediately follow with a first and second prize . Registration for both contests will begin at 2 p . m . at the corner of Bellevue and Central Avenues . You must be registered to participate .
In case of inclement weather , the rain date for the event is October 29 .
Iacovelli also commented on how the community had shown support for the event for years , with many sponsors helping to make the event special . Iacovelli wanted to thank all the sponsors for their support , including Stockton University ( Kramer Hall ), the Kiwanis Club and Elm Dental .
Also on Saturday , October 22 , Animal Clinic of Hammonton will be holding Barktober Fest from 12 p . m . to 2 p . m . There will be vendors , a pet costume contest and more . Located at 811 S . Egg Harbor Road , the veterinarian ’ s office welcomes four-legged friends to the event .
On Sunday , October 23 from 1 p . m . to 4 p . m ., the Hammonton Home and School Association will be holding a Trunk or Treat in the Hammonton High School Parking Lot . Tickets are $ 5 each and only 400 tickets will be sold . Hammonton Center will be holding a Trunk or Treat at its 43 N . White Horse Pike location from 4:30 p . m . to 6:30 p . m . There will be music , refreshments and a bounce house . RSVP to ldelia @ centershealthcare . org .
On Wednesday , October 26 at 7 p . m ., the Kiwanis Club of Hammonton will be holding their annual Halloween parade on Bellevue Avenue . The parade will officially start at Orchard Street and Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton , working its way down to Bellevue , eventually concluding at the Atlantic County Human Services building . The event will be the 46th annual , one of the longest running events in town . Bob Schenk , the organizer of the event , has been running the parade for quite some time in town . Anyone trying to enter into the parade with a group or a float is asked to contact Schenk about their involvement in the event . Interested participants do not have to pre-register for the event , but sign up at Orchard Street if interested . The goal of the event is to support the children in the community , giving them a fun night to watch as spooky and unique characters march down Bellevue Avenue . Contact Schenk at ( 609 ) 517-
4614 for more information .
On Monday , October 31 , the town of Hammonton will hold Trick or Treat from 5:30 p . m . to 8:30 p . m . Mayor Stephen DiDonato explaining that anyone is allowed to participate .
“ Anyone can participate in any location , in their own neighborhood or through town ,” DiDonato said .
The event will take place from 5:30 p . m . to 8 p . m ., focusing on the traditional trick or treat event that originated with the holiday . With children running around in costumes having fun , the trick or treat event is sure to make some noise .
In late October , the sun sets at 5:50 on average ( for New York
City according to 2021 data ). With darkness descending during peak trick-or-treating times , it ’ s imperative that children carry flashlights or glow sticks or utilize reflective tape on their costumes so others can see them .
Even though safety is largely on the shoulders of trick-or-treaters , homeowners and renters can do their part to ensure the safety of those enjoying Halloween hijinks . Make sure walkways to doors are clear . Have additional lights on pathways or overhead to improve visibility . Contain pets indoors , as they may become skittish on Halloween with extra crowds and noises .
Gina Rullo contributed to this article .