Minions, sharks and superheroes take over downtown Ephrata
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month, 3 weeks AGO
A t-rex visits Rustic Roosters to get candy during the Ephrata downtown Trick or Treat.
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Lights shown bright on a young Trick-or-Treater’s tractor costume at the Ephrata downtown Trick or Treat.
A group of superheroes strut their way down Basin Street in Ephrata on Halloween.
Various groups showed up for the downtown trick or treat including a group with decorated hot rods.
Inflatables took over downtown Ephrata Friday night, including three people dressed as sharks.
The Ephrata Police Department was present, making sure everyone was safe and getting their fair share of candy downtown Friday.
A minion collects candy in downtown Ephrata Friday night.
Brewed Bliss employees handed out candy and made sure parents had enough caffeine to get through the downtown Trick-or-Treat event.
EPHRATA — Every October, the charming town of Ephrata transforms into a whimsical wonderland, drawing in hundreds of families for the annual Trick or Treat event. The quaint downtown area, lined with vibrant autumn leaves, becomes a bustling hub of excitement as children dressed as superheroes, princesses, and various creatures roam the streets with wide-eyed wonder.
This year, several local businesses joined in the festive spirit, setting up colorful stands that dot the sidewalks. Each stall beckoned passersby with the enticing scent of caramel apples and the cheerful sound of laughter. Local shops, adorned with Halloween decorations, offered exclusive sales, turning an evening of traditional trick-or-treating into a vibrant community celebration.
As dusk settled, the air was filled with the delightful sound of giggles and the rustle of candy wrappers as a few hundred enthusiastic participants made their way through the streets.
Lights shown bright on a young Trick-or-Treater’s tractor costume at the Ephrata downtown Trick or Treat.
A group of superheroes strut their way down Basin Street in Ephrata on Halloween.
Various groups showed up for the downtown trick or treat including a group with decorated hot rods.
Inflatables took over downtown Ephrata Friday night, including three people dressed as sharks.
The Ephrata Police Department was present, making sure everyone was safe and getting their fair share of candy downtown Friday.
A minion collects candy in downtown Ephrata Friday night.
Brewed Bliss employees handed out candy and made sure parents had enough caffeine to get through the downtown Trick-or-Treat event.ARTICLES BY NANCE BESTON
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