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October 27, 2004
Halloween is the Night for Trick or Treat
Here's a news release from the City of Tulsa that answers that yearly question.... "Which night is Trick or Treat?"
Halloween is the Night for Trick or TreatRelease #: MO102504
Release Date: October 25, 2004Contact: Kim MacLeod
Contact Phone: 596-7803Trick-or-treating in the city limits of Tulsa generally occurs on Halloween night (Oct. 31), during the early evening hours. There are no plans within the city to change this tradition.
The City of Tulsa municipal government is not involved in the determination of dates nor times for trick-or-treating. However, if there is interest in changing the night for tricks and treats to a non-school night, housing subdivisions and neighborhood associations are free to agree and inform their residents of that change.
City officials and Tulsa Police encourage residents to take children to organized Halloween functions and limit trick-or-treating activities to their own residential neighborhoods.
•Halloween Safety Tips from the Citizens Crime Commission.
•Make sure costumes are flame-retardant (check labels and packaging).
•Keep costumes short to prevent tripping and falling.
•If children will be crossing streets, make sure costumes are light-colored, or put reflective tape on costumes.
•Have youngsters trick or treat in groups. Parents should know their trick-or-treating routes. Parents should accompany younger children.
•Try makeup instead of a mask, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
•Make sure children know not to enter strangers’ houses or vehicles.
•Tell kids to stop only at homes where outside lights are on.
Posted by webmaster at October 27, 2004 07:42 PM