Borough Of Fanwood: Big Turnout For Fanwood's Halloween Parade

Press release from the Borough of Fanwood :

November 1st, 2021

After being absent last year due to the pandemic, Fanwood’s Halloween Parade and costume contest returned in all its glory this evening, filling the streets of downtown and LaGrande Park with local ghosts, goblins, princesses, and superheroes.

The Fanwood Recreation Commission organized the event, which included free giveaways such as light sticks and flashing glasses. The parade started at the Fanwood Library and proceeded to LaGrande Park, escorted by the police and fire departments and the rescue squad. Young and old alike donned fantastic costumes, even mini-floats. The parade was kicked off and led by Councilmen Jeff Banks and Anthony Carter.

At LaGrande Park, cider and donuts were served by Recreation Commissioners, volunteers, and Mayor Colleen Mahr. The costume contest was held in the circle, emceed by Recreation Commissioner Bruce Zakarin. The kids could watch themselves on a giant TV screen.

Scarecrow mom and daughter

Light saber boy

Bruce Zakarin as Batman

Giveaway table manned by Rec Commissioners Bruce Zakarin and Neil Pierce

Fanwood Rescue Squad

Mayor Mahr helps serve donuts

Fanwood Fire Dept.

Councilmen Banks and Carter lead parade

Seamus and his dad

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This press release was produced by the Borough of Fanwood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.