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City of Joliet Sets Trick-or-Treating Hours

Ghosts and goblins can go door-to-door from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31. The city also has a list of recommendations to keep everyone safe.

The city of Joliet issued this news release:

The designated “Trick or Treating” hours in the City of Joliet for Thursday, October 31, 2013, are 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

As you plan for a safe and happy Halloween, please keep in mind these safety tips:

  • Houses wanting to be visited by “Trick or Treaters” should leave porch lights on.
  • Parents should accompany all young children while “Trick or Treating”.
  • “Trick or Treaters” should only visit houses and apartments of people they know.
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  • Children should take their treats home for parents to inspect before eating.
  • Children should be reminded to walk, not run, between houses and use sidewalks when available.
  • Remind children to practice caution when crossing the street and cross only at intersections when traffic is clear.
  • Motorists should be careful and alert during and around these hours.
  • Parents need to purchase, or make costumes, that are light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists.
Following these safety tips will ensure that we all have a safe and happy Halloween.




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