With Halloween just a week away, the City of Biloxi has one more family-friendly event planned: Trunk or Treat and Movie Night at Eagle Point Park. For families planning to trick-or-treat in city neighborhoods, Biloxi public safety officials encourage everyone to make safety a priority. The city offers the following tips to help ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween.
When trick-or-treating:
— A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
— Use a flashlight to see and be seen.
— Remove any mask or item that may limit eyesight before crossing a street, driveway, or alley.
— Stay in a group, walk slowly, and communicate where you are going.
— Trick-or-treat only in well-known neighborhoods at homes that have a porch light on.
— Remain on well-lit streets and use the sidewalk. If no sidewalk exists, walk at the farthest edge of the roadway facing traffic.
— Never cut across yards or use alleys.
— Never enter a stranger’s home or car for a treat.
— Obey all traffic and pedestrian regulations.
— Always walk. Never run across a street, and only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks.
— Don’t assume the right of way. Motorists may have difficulty seeing trick-or-treaters. Just because one car stops doesn’t mean others will.
— Never consume unwrapped food items or open beverages that may be offered. In fact, no treats should be eaten until thoroughly checked by an adult at home.
— Authorities should be notified immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.
After trick-or-treating:
— Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped, or suspicious items.
— Try to apportion treats for the days after Halloween.
— Although sharing is encouraged, make sure items that can cause choking (such as hard candies) are given only to those of an appropriate age.
Trunk or Treat and Movie Night Set for Saturday at Eagle Point Park
Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at the City of Biloxi’s Trunk or Treat and Movie Night on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Eagle Point Park, 10519 Pin Oak Drive. The free event begins with trunk-or-treating at 5 p.m., giving children a chance to collect treats and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun.
As the sun sets, families can settle in for a showing of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” Food trucks will be on-site, offering food for a nominal fee. For more information, contact Biloxi Parks & Recreation at 228-388-7170 or programs@biloxi.ms.us.
See the event flyer
News & notes: Weekly report, council, traffic, basketball
The week that was: See weekly reports from the departments of the Police, Fire, Community Development, Engineering, and Public Works by clicking here.
City council meeting: The Biloxi City Council will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Biloxi City Hall. To see the meeting agenda, click here.
Traffic: The City of Biloxi Engineering Department updates its road closure and traffic advisory information each weekday to help motorists stay informed about roadwork and potential traffic impacts. For the latest updates, click here.
Youth basketball: Registration for the City of Biloxi’s Youth League Basketball program for boys and girls ages 6–12 will be held Nov. 7 and 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road. The coed league is open to Biloxi and non-Biloxi residents, with games beginning in January. To see more, including fees, click here.
