The Halloween décor outside the Benedum Civic Center might just include one of your own creations. And your seasonal craftmanship could earn you a prize.
Bridgeport Parks and Recreation is hosting a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest, open to those of all ages.
“Bring your carved pumpkin - along with a completed entry form – to the Civic Center between Oct. 24 and Oct. 27,” said Parks and Recreation Coordinator Amy Callahan. “Voting will take place between 6-7 pm. On Oct. 27 by the participants of Trick or Treat with the Scarecrows.
Prizes will be awarded in various divisions. All jack-o-lanterns will be lit and displayed outside the Civic Center through Oct. 31.
There is no fee to enter, and it is hoped that many community members will participate.
Read about the Scarecrow contest and Scarecrow Trick or Treat HERE.
by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on October 21, 2024 EST
Bridgeport's 2024 Trick or Treat Date, Time Frame Set
During Monday's Bridgeport City Council meeting, members of the the city's governing body announced the time and date for this year's Trick or Treat festivities in the city limits.
It will fall on the traditional evening of Halloween.
This year, youngsters will have some candy gathering fun on Thursday, Oct. 31. Younsters will have an hour and a half, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., to collect candy from the city's neighborhoods.
With the occasional exception of a weekend date, or if Halloween falls on Friday and conflicts with the high school football games, Bridgeport City Council has typically held it on Oct. 31.
Several years ago, cities in Harrison County began to coordinate with one another to try and hold them on the same day.
Such will be the case again this year with the only difference being time slots.
The following are times in other municipalities in Harrison County.
Clarksburg – Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Shinnston – Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Stonewood – Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Salem – Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
West Milford – Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.