It’s a few months away, but it was announced Tuesday that Cedar Falls will host trick-or-treating on Halloween day this year. Mayor Rob Green made the announcement in a Facebook post. Mayor Green said, “After discussions with the other area mayors, Cedar Falls will have trick-or-treating on October 31st from 6pm – 8pm. Though the response from parents, teachers, and students was very positive for the Saturday night event (so I don’t regret doing that last year), the rest of the Cedar Valley is sticking with October 31; I would foresee an increased public safety risk and burden in doing a Beggar’s Night on a different night than the rest of the Cedar Valley, so October 31st it is.”
In years past, the city of Cedar Falls held trick-or-treating on the Saturday night before Halloween.
Not long after that announcement was made, The City of Waterloo formally announced they would also hold Trick-or-Treating on Tuesday, October 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The City plans to follow guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and is asking residents to participate safely in Halloween activities. Provided is a Trick or Treat Checklist provided by the CDC: Trick-or-Treat bag, glow sticks or flashlight, reflective strips or tape, water, emergency contact card, well-fitting costume, warm clothes, comfy shoes, first aid kit, cell phone, trick-or-treat route. The motoring public is asked to drive with caution due to increased pedestrian activity.
