Trick-or-Treat in the City of Marion will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 30.
In accordance with legislation passed by Marion City Council in 1999, as a result of Halloween (October 31) falling on Sunday this year, the annual "Trick-or-Treat" night in the City of Marion will be observed on Saturday, October 30 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The legislation pertaining to the observation of “Trick-or-Treat Night” reads as follows:
The municipality shall observe the historic tradition of "Trick or Treat Night" on October 31 of each year, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., unless that day falls on a Sunday in which event, the tradition shall be observed on the previous Saturday.
While “Trick-or-Treat” is an annual tradition, with COVID-19 still affecting our community, parents/guardians are encouraged to exercise their own judgment on whether they allow children to participate.
Suggestions and Tips for 2021 include:
• Practice Social Distancing;
• Wear a face covering;
• It is suggested that individuals trick-or-treat with family members only (do not carpool with other neighbors or go out in large groups of friends);
• It is suggested that adults hand candy to each child rather than allowing children to grab candy from a bowl or a pile which reduces the number of hands touching the remaining candy and potentially spreading the virus;
• Everyone in the household should monitor for symptoms leading up to trick-or-treat night. If someone in the household is sick or may have had contact with a positive COVID-19 case, stay home and/or do not give out candy.
Inclement weather: In the event of inclement weather, the date that is set (by City ordinance) will not change. Parents/guardians are encouraged to exercise their own judgment on whether they allow children to participate.