LHFD Halloween Parade sees great turnout; creative costumes
PHOTO PROVIDED Winners for Best Costumed Pets, Audrey Flick, Kathy Moriarity and dogs Kayla Louise and Teagan O’Donald.
ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Parade participants toss candy to eager attendees during the Halloween Parade on Saturday.
Pictured at right is the winner of the Best Child in a Wagon, Stroller or Buggy, — an F14 Fighter Jet and Rosie the Riveter — Lelynd Kile and Sarah Kines. PHOTO PROVIDED
PHOTO PROVIDED Winner of Best Pop Culture, Jake and Jackson Bauman
ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Representatives of First Quality share big smiles as they take part in the parade.
PHOTO PROVIDED Winner of the Most Original, Quentin Gallagher.
ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS A little participant with the Durty Dabbers pops a wheelie while marching in the parade.
PHOTO PROVIDED Best Halloween Themed Group: Beauty and the Beast members Carol, Roger and Crystal Gentzyel, Ashley and EveLynn Mensch and Marleigh Bertin pose for a photo after the parade.
PHOTO PROVIDED Kayla Miller and Charles, Emily and Melayna Haines pose together after receiving the award for Best Overall Entry with their Monsters Inc.-themed float.
PHOTO PROVIDED Chris, Brian and Zane Showers, and dogs Teeter, Dutton and Oakley are pictured after receiving the award for cutest with their ketchup and mustard theme.
PHOTO PROVIDED Winners for Best Costumed Pets, Audrey Flick, Kathy Moriarity and dogs Kayla Louise and Teagan O’Donald.
ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Parade participants toss candy to eager attendees during the Halloween Parade on Saturday.
Pictured at right is the winner of the Best Child in a Wagon, Stroller or Buggy, — an F14 Fighter Jet and Rosie the Riveter — Lelynd Kile and Sarah Kines. PHOTO PROVIDED
PHOTO PROVIDED Winner of Best Pop Culture, Jake and Jackson Bauman
ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Representatives of First Quality share big smiles as they take part in the parade.
PHOTO PROVIDED Winner of the Most Original, Quentin Gallagher.
ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS A little participant with the Durty Dabbers pops a wheelie while marching in the parade.
PHOTO PROVIDED Best Halloween Themed Group: Beauty and the Beast members Carol, Roger and Crystal Gentzyel, Ashley and EveLynn Mensch and Marleigh Bertin pose for a photo after the parade.
PHOTO PROVIDED Kayla Miller and Charles, Emily and Melayna Haines pose together after receiving the award for Best Overall Entry with their Monsters Inc.-themed float.
PHOTO PROVIDED Chris, Brian and Zane Showers, and dogs Teeter, Dutton and Oakley are pictured after receiving the award for cutest with their ketchup and mustard theme.
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LOCK HAVEN -- The Lock Haven Fire Department's annual Halloween Parade went off without a hitch this weekend, which was greeted with sunny skies and moderate temperatures.
Hundreds of children and families lined Main Street in downtown Lock Haven, many dressed up in their best costumes, to see what local community members, groups and organizations had in store for them with their floats and performances.
The parade ended in Triangle Park, where prizes were awarded for a variety of categories that included:
-- Best Overall Entry: Monsters Inc. - Kayla Miller and Charles, Emily and Melayna Haines
-- Best Float: Minions - Acorn School
-- Best Halloween Themed Group: Beauty and the Beast - Carol, Roger and Crystal Gentzyel, Ashley and EveLynn Mensch, and Marleigh Bertin
-- Best Halloween Themed Vehicle: Hot Rod with Flames - Wes and Della McCracken
-- Funniest: BigFoot - Nancy and Larry Haines
-- Cutest: Ketchup and Mustard Dogs - Chris, Brian and Zane Showers, and dogs Teeter, Dutton and Oakley
-- Best Costumed Pet: Americana Dogs - Audrey Flick, Kathy Moriarity, and dogs Kayla Louise and Teagan O'Donald
-- Best Child in a Wagon, Stroller or Buggy: F14 Fighter Jet and Rosie the Riveter - Lelynd Kile and Sarah Kines
-- Best Duo: Astronaut and Alien - Briar and Blaine Mason
-- Best Pop Culture: Harry Potter - Jake and Jackson Bauman
-- Best Crazy Mixed Up Costume: Susquehanna Valley Big Twins
-- Most Original: Swing Set - Quentin Gallagher
-- Judges' Award: Toy Story - Jess and Blake Dickey, Sis, Robin - Meilssa, Amber Elroy, Tisha, Shelley Pasley and Mazelynn
Following the awards, community members were encouraged to take part in various activities at the park including pumpkin decorating and other games.
Also following the parade was Downtown Lock Haven, Inc.'s annual Shop and Treat. Parade goers were encouraged to stop in a variety of downtown businesses to enjoy a sweet treat and check out what downtown has to offer.