FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jennifer Flachman, Public Information Officer
209-564-0235
Merced, Calif - October 21, 2021 - The City of Merced today announced three upcoming City-sponsored Halloween events.
Halloween Street Bash at Joe Herb Park, this Saturday, October 23, from 6 to 8:30 pm. Join this family-friendly event, enjoy live music and Halloween treats. Be sure to wear your costume, and don’t forget trick-or-treating candy bags. Visitor parking will be available at Golden Valley High School. Masks are recommended. For more information, visit cityofmerced.org/departments/parks-community-service, or call us at (209) 385-6235.
Zpooky Nights at Applegate Park Zoo, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 28th, 29th, and 30th, from 6 to 9 pm. Join the City of Merced for this family-friendly event, enjoy live music, food, and photo booths at the Zoo. Masks are recommended. For more information, visit cityofmerced.org/departments/parks-community-service, or call us at (209) 385-6235.
First Annual Cops for Critters Car Show and Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 30th from 10 am to 2 pm. Join the Merced Police Department in front of the Central Police Station on W. 22nd Street. Everyone is invited to this family-friendly event in support of Applegate Zoo. To register for the car show, and for more information, please visit https://mercedcopsforcritters.eventbrite.com.
The City is also offering suggestions for a safe Halloween celebration.
Below are some suggestions for a safe trick-or-treating experience:
1. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right, and left again when crossing, and keep looking as you cross.
2. Put electronic devices down, keep heads up, walk, and don’t run across the street.
3. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
4. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
5. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
6. Parents should accompany children while they trick-or-treat.
The City of Merced would like to remind drivers to be especially careful on the roadways during the Halloween weekend. Keep an eye out for pedestrians and obey traffic laws.
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