The Daniel Boone Optimist Club’s Annual Halloween Parade at the Lake Drive Park and Recreation Area along Lake Drive in Douglassville featured scares, music, fun and, of course, candy on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Motorized floats were also aplenty, including a medieval castle complete with a dragon (the blowup kind), Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine, and Jurassic Park.
“I love seeing the community come out and do something fun together. It warms my heart to watch little children in their costumes and hear the laughter from teenagers. Whether you are young or young at heart, there is something for everyone at the Daniel Boone Optimist Club Halloween Parade,” said Daniel Boone Optimist Club President Lydia Rieger in a statement.
Rieger served as the parade Grand Marshal.
“You can enter a costume contest for your children or your pets, dance to the DJ music, get free snacks or buy from the food vendor. You can walk in the parade or watch. It’s a great night to enjoy the fall sunset, chat with your friends and have fun as a community,” added Rieger.
As in years past, local businesses and organizations helped make the 2023 Halloween Parade a success. Daniel Boone Optimist Club thanks One2OneProductions DJ James; Jake’s of Mt. Penn; the Connections Club, Key Club, and Marching Band from Daniel Boone Area High School; Community Connections; Amity Township Police; Amity Township; the Amity, Earl, Birdsboro and Monarch fire departments; Redner’s Market, Sturgis Pretzels, and Wawa.
The parade also included a costume contest, each winner earning a cash prize.
Costume Contest Winners
Children ages 6 through 10 years: Penny Groucutt for Fall Guys Chicken costume.
Children Ages 11 and over: Dean Petras for Wavy Arm Guy costume.
Small group (five people and over): The Maffeo family won first place for their circus theme.
Large Groups (6 people and over): tie between Daniel Boone Blazer Mat Club and Daniel Boone Blazer Marching Band.
Motorized Units: Mason and Kailyn Shingle, and Jaice, River and Colton Seidel won first place for their Jurassic Park float.
Pets: Payton Fritz and Duncan won first for their Kissing Booth theme.
Source: Berkshire mont