St. Helens Police Department to Host Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Cruise In

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 4, 2017

ST. HELENS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST HALLOWEEN TRUNK-OR-TREAT CRUISE IN 

St. Helens, Ore. – The St. Helens Police Department is inviting all young pirates, princesses and super heroes to come trick-or-treat in the St. Helens Police Department parking lot.  The Department will host a Trunk-or-Treat Cruise In on Halloween night, October 31, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the St Helens Police Department parking lot located at 150 S. 13th Street.

Various city groups and community organizations will be on hand to give out candy and offer activities in which children may participate and learn about programs available to them in the community.

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Cruise In provides a safe and friendly environment for families to enjoy Halloween fun.  Costumed children trick-or-treat outdoors by going from car trunk to car trunk to get their bag filled with goodies.  St. Helens residents are invited to bring their children to participate in activities and learn about community programs. Adults must accompany children – No drop offs! Children are encouraged to wear costumes!

Organizations wishing to participate in the Cruise In MUST arrive before 5:00 pm and REMAIN PARKED until 8:00 pm.  Participants are encouraged to decorate their trunks and/or dress in costume; however, we ask that you keep in mind that this event is for young children.  No alcoholic beverages are permitted, and there is no charge to participate.  We expect a high turnout and therefore suggest you bring plenty of candy to share with trick-or-treaters.  To register for the Cruise In, send an email to Malinda Duran at malindad@ci.st-helens.or.us with the name of the organization or individual participant, a contact email address and the number of members expected to participate. The deadline to apply for participation is Friday, October 13th. DEADLINE EXTENSION: The registration deadline has been extended to October 27th. 

“We want this to be a fun night for families in town, and we are pleased to be able to host it as part of Spirit of Halloweentown activities,” stated Chief Terry Moss.

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For questions regarding this press release, contact Police Support Specialist Malinda Duran at 503-397-3333 option 2 or by email at malindad@ci.st-helens.or.us.