If you were traveling along Morris Boulevard Monday night, the little goblins were out in full force.
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During the evening of trick or treating along the Fred Miller Park trail, there were many sponsors who helped to make the event a memorable one.
Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator called this year69制片厂制作传媒檚 event a beautiful fall evening that (brought) more than 8,500 people to the park.
69制片厂制作传媒淭he trail was full of tricks and treats with 64 booths, which is our largest number so far and I am grateful for all the local businesses and school groups,69制片厂制作传媒 Gentry said. 69制片厂制作传媒淪pooky Passes began at 4:30 p.m. and we had a constant line until 7:30 p.m. when registration closed so that we could get the children through.69制片厂制作传媒
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Gutters and More Owner Johnny Denton was taking in the children during his company69制片厂制作传媒檚 participation in the event.
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Denton said that the main reason he does this year after year is because some children would not get candy at Halloween otherwise if they don69制片厂制作传媒檛 come to BOOFest.
69制片厂制作传媒淭he thing about us is it69制片厂制作传媒檚 always a family event,69制片厂制作传媒 Denton said. 69制片厂制作传媒淲e always do this and the Easter event as well.69制片厂制作传媒
At 7:30 p.m., there are still lines to come into the park, Denton said.
69制片厂制作传媒淚69制片厂制作传媒檝e not missed a one in 14 years,69制片厂制作传媒 Denton said. 69制片厂制作传媒淚t69制片厂制作传媒檚 a good community event with great support from the police and rescue squad.69制片厂制作传媒
Jeremy Menees, of Morristown Signs, said this year was the company69制片厂制作传媒檚 second year of participation.
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This year was the first year that 69制片厂制作传媒淪pooky Passes69制片厂制作传媒 were sold for early entry into BOOFest. For $3 per child, these passes allowed early entry into the event from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
69制片厂制作传媒淓ach year, I enjoy looking at the costumes and this year did not disappoint with Men in Black, and their alien counter parts to precious little Disney princesses,69制片厂制作传媒 Gentry said. 69制片厂制作传媒淭he evening would not happen without the help of Parks and Recreation Maintenance, Public Works, Police, Fire, EMS, EMA, and Morristown Rescue Squad to help with set-up and safety. Thank you to our volunteers for helping with registration and the voting booth.69制片厂制作传媒
Gentry reminded of upcoming Parks and Recreation events. On Saturday, Nov. 9, The Annual K-9 Carnival will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Fulton-Hill Park
The Tailgate Party at Fulton Hill will be held on Nov. 16 with activities to begin two hours before kickoff.
For more information, call 423-586-0260 or check their Facebook page.
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