Halloween is a social holiday, meant to be spent with your family and friends in your community. Unlike other holidays that are celebrated with your family in the warmth and comfort of your own home, Halloween is a chance to get out and be with the people in your neighborhood or city. Because of the social nature of Halloween, many cities and theme parks hold special Halloween events, where you and your family can celebrate with a few thousand of your closest friends.
Historical Halloween Events
Some cities take advantage of their unique local history to create a Halloween event that blends contemporary Halloween celebration with the recognition of historical events that have taken place there. Salem, Massachusetts has become a highly popular
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These events are often sponsored by city police departments as an opportunity to keep children safe by allowing them to trick or treat away from high-traffic areas such as major city roads. These events often feature booths from local businesses giving away treats, as well as musical acts, magicians, clowns, and other fun fare for the entire family.
Theme Park Celebrations
An emerging trend in recent years is for amusement and theme parks to hold special Halloween celebrations. During the month of October, the park is redecorated with traditional and not-so-traditional props. The parks often hire actors to roam the park, interacting with guests as zombies, vampires, witches, and other Halloween characters.
Howl-O-Scream has been a popular event for several events at three theme parks: Busch Gardens Tampa in Florida, Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia, and Sea World San Antonio in Texas. These events, which have been going on for more than a decade, are especially popular as the theme parks take great care to keep their parks to a high standard of appearance. This commitment is just as strong during the Howl-O-Scream events, meaning there's just as much to look at as there is to do at these