Calistoga Halloween Parade Back On Amid Fire, Outage Concerns

CALISTOGA, CA — The Calistoga Halloween Parade is back on after officials with the Napa County city said Wednesday the annual event was canceled partly because of the Kincade Fire evacuation advisory for the city. Air quality and uncertainty about whether PG&E would restore power to the community in time for the festivities were also concerns.

"Based upon the improved fire containment, weather conditions and power restoration, the annual Calistoga Halloween Parade will take place this evening as previously scheduled," city officials said via Nixle at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.

According to the city, PG&E has restored power to most of the city — with complete restoration expected within city limits no later than 9 p.m. Thursday.

"Outlying and heavily impacted areas may take more time before full restoration is completed," city officials said about the fire-weather related PG&E outage.

Further, city officials said the Kincade Fire evacuation advisory that has been in effect for the Calistoga area was being evaluated and may possibly be lifted at some point Thursday.

Indeed, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Cal Fire lifted the evacuation warning for Zone 21, which includes the city of Calistoga and Napa County areas north of Diamond Mountain Road to Dunaweal Lane, east of the Sonoma County/Napa County Line, south of the Lake County/Napa County Line, and west of Pickett Road.

Prior to the start of the parade at 6 p.m. Thursday, the city invites children to begin lining up on Cedar Street at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue at 5:30 p.m.

The parade will proceed down Lincoln Avenue, from Cedar Street to Fairway.

"The community owes a big thank you to the Calistoga Lions Club for their organization of this annual tradition for our children," city officials said.

As far as returning home, the city says residents should be aware of debris such as fallen branches on their properties.

"Calistoga Public Works has done a great job of debris removal and clean up of city streets, sidewalks, parks and other public spaces," city officials said.

"This has been a long and challenging week. Let's come out and cheer on Calistoga’s kids as they show-off their Halloween costumes and have some fun! Stay alert and be safe!"

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