Residents are invited to the popular Gloucester City Police Department’s annual Trunk or Treat event this Sunday, Oct. 25, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Gloucester City Softball and Little League Complex.
“Join the Gloucester City Police Department for a fun-filled evening of Halloween treats, decorated vehicles, and community fun,” Police Officer Brittany Walton said. While there is no cost to attend, we will be accepting canned goods and non-perishable food donations to help support those in need in our community.”
The GCPD is looking for volunteers to decorate their vehicles and hand out candy to the little ghosts and goblins.
Residents who want to participate can register their vehicle online.
All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No one under 18 will be permitted to attend without an adult present. No bicycles or scooters will be permitted at the event.
Bring the family, wear costumes, and enjoy a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun!
For questions or information please contact Officer Walton at bwalton@gloucesterpolice.com.
TRICK OR TREATING HOURS
The Gloucester City Police Department also announced that Trick or Treating hours this year on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, will be from 2 to 7 p.m. and provided these Halloween safety tips for residents:
Stay on sidewalks whenever possible while trick or treating; look both ways before crossing the street; use crosswalks and obey traffic signals and “never assume a driver sees you.”
Also, stay together as young children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult. Older children should trick-or-treat in groups and have a planned route and a set time to return home.
“Inspect all treats before eating them. Parents and guardians should check candy and discard anything that is opened, damaged, or looks suspicious,” the GCPD stated. “Drivers, please slow down! Be extra alert in residential neighborhoods and watch carefully for children crossing the street. Let’s all do our part to keep Gloucester City safe this Halloween! Have fun, look out for one another, and enjoy the treats.”
