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Photo from the Halloween Costume Contest

SUNDAY OCTOBER 29, 2023

HALLOWEEN PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST:

The parade, featuring the Clifton Mustang Marching Band, will begin at 12:15 p.m. sharp and proceed down Van Houten Ave. to the City Hall Municipal Complex (900 Clifton Avenue). There is NO pre-registration or online registration for the costume contest. All individuals wishing to participate in contest must be at their designated corners between 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. to register.  Participants must be registered before the parade begins to be eligible for the contest judging. Costumes will be judged in the following categories: Ages 0 – 3, Ages 4 – 5, Ages 6 – 8, Ages 9 – 12, Teens & Adults, Pets and Floats & Families (2-6 people).  Groups/organizations that would like to march in the parade should contact the Recreation Department at (973) 470-5956. Participants can only be in 1 category per costume – either individually, by age category, or as a family in the family category.

Meeting locations for costume contest participants are as follows:
Ages 0-3:  Corner of Sago St. & Van Houten Ave. - Total Garment Cleaners
Ages 4-5:  Meet in the Edible Arrangements parking lot on Van Houten Ave.
Ages 6-8:  Corner of Sebago St. & Van Houten Ave. - Van Houten Auto Repair
Ages 9-12:  Corner of Penobscot St. & Van Houten Ave. - John D. Pogorelec Jr. Law Offices
Floats & Families:  Corner of Orono & Van Houten Ave. – formally P&A Auto Parts
Pets:  Corner of Monhegan St. & Van Houten Ave. - School #13
Teens & Adults: Corner of Machias St. & Van Houten Ave. - School #13

In the event of severe weather the costume contest will be held at the Clifton High School gymnasium. Registration will be open from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Judging will follow performance of the CHS Mustang Marching Band at 12:15 p.m. DJ & limited games will be available until 3 p.m.


HARVESTFEST:
The HARVESTFEST will be conducted at the City Hall Municipal Complex from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. While prizes/awards for the Halloween Parade Costume Contest are being distributed, enjoy the fun festivities available for the whole family. Take a journey on our hayride and make a harvest craft as you explore the many carnival booths, rides, and food concessions.  Games and rides range in price from $.25 - $2.00.  Cash Only! There is no ATM on site. You may purchase $5.00 bags of game tokens or individual ride tokens for $1.00 each at the Recreation Department starting October 10th. Black tokens are for games and Green tokens are for rides. There are no refunds on tokens; however, tokens do not expire and can be used the following year. For every $5.00 bag of pre-purchased game tokens, you will receive 1 Free ride token. Volunteers, Vendors, and Non-Profit Organizations are always needed.  If interested, call the Clifton Recreation Department at (973) 470 – 5956.



SAVE TIME AT THE EVENT! PRE-PURCHASING TOKENS FOR THE HARVESTFEST IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Health & Safety Requirements:
  • Face coverings are optional. Please be kind to those who choose to wear a mask.
  • Please stay home if you have any viral symptoms or have been exposed to the virus - self isolate.
  • In the event that the program is cancelled due to a health emergency, participants will receive a refund.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available at the event for use. Feel free to bring your own hand sanitizer.
  • Respiratory etiquette for coughing, sneezing and nose blowing will be encouraged at all times. Practice and encourage these health guidelines at home.
  • Be sure to thoroughly wash hands, for at least 20 seconds, when you return home.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
  Corner of Sago & Van Houten
Halloween Parade (Ages 0 – 3) 
- 3y N/A Su  10/29/2023
12:15 PM - 02:00 PM

Corner of Sago St. & Van Houten Ave. in front of Total Garment Cleaners
$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Register at the corner of Sago St. & Van Houten Ave. in front of Total Garment Cleaners.
Register at the corner of Sago St. & Van Houten Ave.
 
  Edible Arrangements parkinglot
Halloween Parade (Ages 4 – 5) 
4y - 5y N/A Su  10/29/2023
12:15 PM - 02:00 PM

Meet in Edible Arrangements parking lot on Van Houten Ave.
$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Register at the Edible Arrangements parking lot on Van Houten Ave.
Register at the Edible Arrangements parking lot.
 
  Corner of Sebago & Van Houten
Halloween Parade (Ages 6 – 8) 
6y - 8y N/A Su  10/29/2023
12:15 PM - 02:00 PM

Corner of Sebago St & Van Houten Ave. in front of Van Houten Auto Repair
$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Register at the corner of Sebago St. & Van Houten Ave. in front of Van Houten Auto Repair.
Register at the corner of Sebago St. & Van Houten Ave.
 
  Crnr of Penobscot & Van Houten
Halloween Parade (Ages 9 – 12) 
9y - 12y N/A Su  10/29/2023
12:15 PM - 02:00 PM

Corner of Penobscot St. & Van Houten Ave. in front of John D. Pogorelec Jr. Law Offices
$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Register at the corner of Penobscot St. & Van Houten Ave. in front of the John D. Pogorelec Jr. Law Offices.
Register at the corner of Penobscot St. & Van Houten Ave.
 
  Crnr of Monhegan & Van Houten
Halloween Parade (Pets) 
N/A N/A Su  10/29/2023
12:15 PM - 02:00 PM

Corner of Machias St. & Van Houten Ave. in front of School #13
$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Register at the corner of Monhegan St. & Van Houten Ave. in front of School #13
Register at the corner of Monhegan St. & Van Houten Ave.
 
  Corner of Machias & Van Houten
Halloween Parade (Teens & Adults) 
13y - 99y N/A Su  10/29/2023
12:15 PM - 02:00 PM

Corner of Machias St. & Van Houten Ave. in front of School #13
$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Register at the corner of Machias St. & Van Houten Ave. in front of School #13.
Register at the corner of Machias St. & Van Houten Ave.
 
  Corner of Orono & Van Houten
Halloween Parade (Floats & Families) 
N/A N/A Su  10/29/2023
12:15 PM - 02:00 PM

Corner of Orono St. & Van Houten Ave. next to former P&A Auto Parts
$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Register at the corner of Orono St. & Van Houten Ave. next to former P&A Auto Parts. For groups of 2 - 6 people.
Register at the corner of Orono St. & Van Houten Ave.
 
  No Registration Required
HarvestFest 
N/A N/A Su  10/29/2023
11:30 AM - 04:30 PM

City Hall (900 Clifton Avenue)
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