iBring the Little Monsters to Elmwoodi
iBring the little Monsters to Elmwoodi was the theme of this years 'Safe Trick or Treat', but it seemed as though there were far more Disney Princesses and Spider Man costumes than anything. It could not have been a more perfect day for this event in Buffalo. It was as sunny as Southern California and a busy as a Manhattan rush hour. It was a very warm 60 degrees, which is hot for Buffalo in October, and the leaves on the trees were just starting to change color for autumn. Elmwood Avenue was alive and bristling with families walking their small children to the businesses on the street to collect their treats (or Tricks!).
Everything about this day was as magical as Halloween should be for small children. The day included hundreds of people, sunshine, candy, glitter, happy parents, laughing kids, their friends, candy and more candy! What more could make for a better lifelong memory to carry around?
There were an astonishing 65 small businesses that participated in this event and each of the 65 business owners were exceptionally gracious while having several hundred people through their shops. In return, many of families expressed their appreciation to be a part of this wonderful event.
When was the last time a chain store gave away several hundred pieces of candy to your neighborhood kids for Halloween?
This is the type of event that neighborhoods and communities are built around. How wonderful to be able to bring people together for a few hours to be happy and share a magical moment in time with their children. -Lacy @ Diggin It!
This event was organized by Lacy Abbott, owner of Diggini it! (Garden Shop). The Treehouse (Toy Store) donated 260 balloons to designate the 'Trick or Treat' stops. Ruby Slipper and The Treehouse offered 'Trick or Treat' bags to those who may have forgotten them. This year's theme and poster design was created by Paragon Advertising.
For those who may have missed this event - it was truly another wonderfully magical day here in Buffalo.....BOO!
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westcoastperspective
Awesome! Another example of why WNY is a great place!
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jimFromLafayetteAve
Elmwood Trick or Treat is something that we have incorporated into our sons birthday party for the last 2 years (after moving from Boston, Massachusetts). This type of event and the countless others prove to us how amazing Buffalo is and can be!
Thank you everyone for showing up and especially to all the stores who participate! btw.. that is our birthday group you can see walking in the pictures above.
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