Here’s what Madison County is doing for Halloween
Madison County cities have officially confirmed their events and trick-or-treating plans for Halloween, including Trunk-or-Treats for the kids and other fun, family friendly activities.
Madison
Capt. Kevin Newman of the Madison Police Department said the city is planning to observe Halloween on Monday, Oct. 31, and said officers will be out patrolling neighborhoods with additional DUI officers on the street, since children will be out in droves.
“We want everyone to use extreme caution and keep an eye out for the kids,” Newman said. “Keep in mind adults and children will be out and about, so be careful.”
Director of Economic Development Amy Cummins said while the city is choosing to observe Halloween on Oct. 31, neighborhoods can sign a permit with Economic Development if they choose to have trick-or-treating on a different night to have officers on site.
Cummins said Madison has no official Halloween events planned, but local churches are holding Halloween events.
“First Baptist of Madison had their Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 26, and Parkway Church has a Trunk or Treat at 5 p.m. on Oct. 30,” Cummins said.
For more information, call the City of Madison at (601) 856-7116.
Ridgeland
Ridgeland is also holding their trick-or-treating festivities on Oct. 31, and officers from the Ridgeland Police Department will be patrolling neighborhoods, according to Mayor Gene McGee’s executive assistant Lisa Walters.
Rachel Collier, marketing and sponsorship coordinator for Ridgeland, said the city’s main Halloween event is their Trunk-or-Treat, which is happening at Freedom Ridge park on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“Kids are invited to dress up in costume and bring a bag to collect candy,” Collier said. “The event is for ages 10 and under and admission is $5 per child. There will be local businesses there and kids can go from trunk to trunk for candy. RPD will be also be there.”
For more information, call the City of Ridgeland at (601) 856-7113.
Canton
The City of Canton is participating in trick-or-treating on Oct. 31 and has a couple of fun, family friendly events planned, according to events coordinator for Canton Parks and Recreation Lisa Ward.
Ward said not only is Canton hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween night at 6 p.m. at the Canton Community Center on 337 North Union Street, but the Suicide Watch and Wellness Foundation is throwing a costume party with prizes at the grand old post office on the Square at 6:30 p.m.
“Come out and enjoy a fun time,” Ward said. “There will be music to enjoy along with the candy.”
For more information, contact Canton Parks and Recreation at (601) 859-4358.
Gluckstadt
Mayor Walter Morrison said the City of Gluckstadt plans to observe Halloween on Oct. 31 as well.
“The city doesn’t have any Halloween events planned, but we will be having trick or treating that night,” Morrison said. “Gluckstadt police officers will be out patrolling the neighborhoods.”
For more information, contact Gluckstadt City Hall at (769) 567-2306.
Flora
Mayor Leslie Childress said Flora is observing Halloween and trick-or-treating on Oct. 31 along with the other municipalities.
“Flora police will be out patrolling neighborhoods,” Childress said. “I ask everyone to be careful and stay safe.”
Childress said along with Halloween, the city is holding its annual Flora Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Childress said all businesses participate in the show as it is the city’s biggest event of the year.
For more information, contact Flora City Hall at (601) 879-8686.