Trunk Or Treat Is Returning To West Caldwell: Halloween 2024

WEST CALDWELL, NJ — The West Caldwell Police Department and West Caldwell Recreation Department will host their fifth annual Trunk or Treat and Halloween Costume Parade on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Essex Valley School, 1 Henderson Drive.

The event will feature free admission, candy, contests and music, organizers said.

“The parade will start at 4 p.m., and the trunk or treat will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m.,” a news release states. “We are looking for assistance from our local businesses and residents to enter a vehicle and decorate it for the event. Please share this information with family and friends to help make it a successful community event!”

Organizers continued:

“All vehicles participating are asked to arrive at the Essex Valley School parking lot to set up their vehicles by 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The last few years we had approximately 1,500 attendees, and we recommend bringing 2,000 pieces of candy. If you're willing to assist, please bring an additional bag of candy to ensure the event doesn't run out. For safety concerns, you will be required to keep your vehicle in place for the entire duration of the event. The best decorated vehicle will receive a prize, so be creative!”

People can register a vehicle online here. For more information, contact wcpdevents@westcaldwellpd.com or 973-226-4114.

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