Monrovia's Annual Halloween Bash Scares Up Fun Oct. 31

MONROVIA, CA — Monrovia's annual Trick-or-Treat and Halloween Bash will return Saturday, Oct. 31, with costume contests, a dog parade, family activities and trick-or-treating at local businesses, the city said.

The event is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Avenue, the city announced on Thursday.

Costume contest registration will open on-site at 3 p.m., followed by the Dog Parade of Characters at 3:15 p.m. The contests will include categories for participants of different ages, as well as a family category, the city said.

Attendees also can visit a photo booth, participate in arts and crafts, enjoy activities hosted by the Monrovia Public Library and trick-or-treat at participating merchants in Old Town Monrovia.

Organizers encouraged residents to bring their families, including their dogs, and dress in Halloween costumes for the festivities.

Myrtle Avenue will be closed during the event, and motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling to the area.

For more information, call the Monrovia Community Center at 626-256-8246.