CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A number of special events for children and families will be taking place throughout the city of Clearlake on Halloween.
On Monday, Oct. 31, children will be dressed up as their favorite superhero, ghoul, or goblin and out searching for the best candy and treats available.
The following events will take place in the city of Clearlake, according to Clearlake Police Officer Mike Perreault, the agency's traffic enforcement officer.
From 2 to 5 p.m. there will be a Halloween event at Clearlake City Hall, located at 14050 Olympic Drive. There will be costumes and candy for the children.
At 4 p.m. there will be a parade that starts at Highlands Park and travels east on Lakeshore Drive to Golf Avenue.
At the conclusion of the parade there will be a Trunk or Treat event at the Clearlake Youth Center, located at 14655 Ballpark Ave. The Trunk or Treat event will last until 8 p.m.
During the parade, Lakeshore Drive will be closed between Highland Park and Golf Avenue, Perreault said. Golf Avenue will be closed between Lakeshore Drive and Ballpark Avenue for the duration of the Trunk or Treat event.
As always there will be trick or treating in the area of Highlands Village. During this time, Clearlake Police Department volunteers and officers will be conducting traffic control in the area, Perreault said.
Perreault offered some important things to remember for a safe and happy Halloween.
For the drivers on the roadways, reduce your speed and watch for children and pedestrians. It is a good time to check your vehicles equipment and insure that it is working properly. Check your head lamps to ensure they are working and you get a full lighted view of the roadways.
In the event of rain, check your windshield wipers to ensure that they are working properly as to give you a clear view of the roadways.
“Again, please slow down and keep an eye out for the little ghouls, goblins and superheroes,” said Perreault.
For the pedestrians and parents on the roadways, Perreault encouraged them to stay visible. Most costumes are dark and not reflective. Have your children wear a glow stick, glow necklace, or carry a flashlight.
He said parents can wear bright or light-colored clothing. Parents should also carry a flashlight. Keep your children close to you and on the edge of the roadways.
For those attending Halloween parties, Perreault said to remember one simple rule: don’t drink and drive. Have a designated driver so that everyone gets home safely.
“Let us all remember these simple safety suggestions and have a happy and safe Halloween,” Perreault said.
He said the Clearlake Police Department will have increased traffic enforcement activity on Halloween night.
Clearlake Halloween events set for Oct. 31
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