Police around the state are preparing to be out-in-force on Halloween.
But some people got a jump start on the festivities.
At the 6th annual Seymour Trunk or Treat, kids and parents could walk from car to car, picking up sweets, without some of the usual Halloween worries.
“It’s a good, safe event for all the kids,” P.J. Bridge of Seymour, said.
“They get to walk around and get candy without being out in the dark on streets,” Terri Ames of Seymour, said.
Earlier in the day in Cromwell, the 5th annual Halloween on Main Street also offered a more carefree celebration.
“We’re just getting in the spirit on Halloween, passing out candy. Lots of fun,” Taylor Midgley of Cromwell, said.
“They have that sense of community that they like to come and see other people,” Rodney Bitgood, president of the Cromwell Merchants Association, said.
For those who plan to head out on Halloween, police remind trick-or-treaters to stay in groups and be careful.
That includes wearing bright or reflective costumes and making sure drivers can see you.
Officers say drivers should slow down and be on the lookout for quick moving ghosts and goblins.
“It’s going to get darker earlier. Hopefully they’re going to pay attention and hopefully these kids will be out there having a safe time,” Officer John Harkins, Seymour Police Department, said.
Police are also reminding trick-or-treaters and drivers to put the cellphone down and watch where you’re going, especially on Halloween night.
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