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In costumes ranging from ghosts and goblins to princesses and superheroes, children eagerly caught candy being thrown from about 10 organizations participating in the annual Phillipsburg-Easton Halloween parade. An overcast and somewhat chilly forecast of 53 degrees didn't dissuade crowds of spectators from lining the streets in both municipalities. The parade began at 3 p.m. Sunday along South Main Street, Phillipsburg, and crossed the free bridge into Easton, where it traveled partially around the circle at Centre Square. The parade is annually hosted by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Easton-Phillipsburg office. There were no grand marshals this year. There were various floats, bands, antique cars and emergency vehicles. Groups participating included high school and middle school marching bands, scouts, cheerleaders and belly dancers, as well as civic and community groups. Politicians running in November's general election also are typically eager to gain exposure. Closing out the parade was Santa Claus, riding on a Huntington Volunteer Fire Co. fire truck. The annual event, Easton Mayor Sal Panto has said, began in the city in 1951 and joined Phillipsburg in 1982. Scroll through the top of this post for scenes from the annual Phillipsburg-Easton Halloween parade. To read the article click here.
In costumes ranging from ghosts and goblins to princesses and superheroes, children eagerly caught candy being thrown from about 10 organizations participating in the annual Phillipsburg-Easton Halloween parade.
An overcast and somewhat chilly forecast of 53 degrees didn't dissuade crowds of spectators from lining the streets in both municipalities. The parade began at 3 p.m. Sunday along South Main Street, Phillipsburg, and crossed the free bridge into Easton, where it traveled partially around the circle at Centre Square.
The parade is annually hosted by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Easton-Phillipsburg office. There were no grand marshals this year.
There were various floats, bands, antique cars and emergency vehicles. Groups participating included high school and middle school marching bands, scouts, cheerleaders and belly dancers, as well as civic and community groups.
Politicians running in November's general election also are typically eager to gain exposure. Closing out the parade was Santa Claus, riding on a Huntington Volunteer Fire Co. fire truck.
The annual event, Easton Mayor Sal Panto has said, began in the city in 1951 and joined Phillipsburg in 1982.
Scroll through the top of this post for scenes from the annual Phillipsburg-Easton Halloween parade. To read the article click here.