HARRISBURG, Pa. — The City of Harrisburg will mark Halloween with a "Grab & Go Treat Night" instead of a traditional Trick or Treat night, mayor Eric Pepenfuse announced Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designated trick-or-treating as a "high risk" activity for the spread of COVID-19, Papenfuse said.
But city officials will hand out candy to little ghouls and goblins while adhering to social distancing and other COVID-19 safety measures during "Grab & Go Treat Night," which will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.
The treats will be available at Harrisburg Fire Station No. 1 on 1820 N. 6th St., and Fire Station No. 8 on 9 S. 13th St.
“We hope that this is a fun alternative for children throughout Harrisburg,” said Papenfuse. “It is important for us to follow health guidelines for the safety of residents.”
More information on this is available at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween
