Halloween Parade, Safety Giveaways this Week in TE

The annual Berwyn Halloween Parade is set for Wednesday night in Easttown. Marchers and their families should gather at 6:45 p.m. at the corner of Bridge and First Avenue in the field next to the Easttown Library.  The parade steps off at 7 p.m. and will go for about two blocks from the library up to the Berwyn Fire Company.

According to a posting on the Berwyn Fire Company website "all participants will be given registration tags. The parade begins at 7 p.m. and travels north on Bridge Ave. towards the fire station. All participants will walk past judges who will pick out the best costumes and all participants receive a bag of goodies.

There will be plenty of baked goods as well. Prizes will be given out for a variety of categories for different age groups. Light refreshments and drinks will be served at the fire station, along with the judging of costumes."

The parade is sponsored by the Berwyn Devon Business and Professional Association.Last year's parade was cancelled by Superstorm Sandy.

Thursday is Halloween and trick or treaters can get their costumes checked for safety as well as pick up some treats at the Tredyffrin Muinicipal Building. Tredyffrin Police will be on hand in Keene Hall on Thursda from 3-5 pm to provide costume safety checks and distribute safety information and treats. 

The Paoli and Berwyn Fire Companies will also on hand to distribute valuable fire safety information.