Friday, October 24, 2014

Halloween Parade on Saturday BEFORE Halloween

Things do change, but I'm still having a hard time getting used to the idea that Toms River Fire Company No.1's annual Halloween Parade will not take place on Halloween night, but rather the Saturday before Halloween -- October 25th. Ironically, every Halloween I used to complain that I'd rather be home, watching the kids trick or treat, or getting ready to go to a Halloween party. I used to mumble "why can't somebody fix this? Move the parade to another night..."

Well, you have to be careful what you wish for. Now, I worried that the parade doesn't have the same buzz or energy that it had when it was on the "real" Halloween night. I'll still go, but it is going to take a little more effort to get excited about it. I guess people that live in town will still put their chairs out on the street many hours before the parade (a time-honored tradition). And I'm sure the many groups and organizations that march in the parade will still look great...still, right now I feel like something is missing. I guess I'm a traditionalist after all.

If you want more information about the parade, visit Toms River Online's Halloween parade page.

I miss the Township's "Founder's Day" ...too.