2019 Children's Halloween Celebration - Thursday, October 31st

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Fun was had by all at the annual Children's Halloween Celebration, Thursday, October 31st - click here for pictures!

There were activities for the whole family both BEFORE and AFTER the parade:

BEFORE the parade from 2:30-3:30pm, Halloween Bags – Meet the spooky staff of Paddington Express (300 East Main St.) and make Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bags

3:00 - 3:30pm, Halloween Fun – at the Ashland Public Library (410 Siskiyou Blvd.) featuring local musicians, Tish McFadden and Brian Freeman. Sponsored by Friends of the Ashland Public Library.

The Parade Procession begins at 3:45pm at the Ashland Public Library proceeding down East Main Street to the Plaza with Samba Like it Hot (leading the Procession). The Ashland High School Drumline (ending the Procession) and Ashland Danceworks - Thriller Performance..

The Ashland Middle School Jazz Band will perform leading up to the beginning of the Parade Procession at the beginning of the parade, outside of Hither Restaurant.

o Take part in the Parade Procession by marching down East Main Street

o PARADE LINEUP INSTRUCTIONS:

Families and Children will lead the Children’s Halloween Parade following Samba Like It Hot. We ask the adults without children to please follow behind them.

Before the Parade Begins:

*Families & Children: Please line up on 3rd Street between East Main and Lithia Way before the beginning of the parade.

*Adults without children & other participants: Please line up on Siskiyou Blvd. in front of the Ashland Public Library before the beginning of the parade.

The Ashland High School Drumline will end the parade procession

Following the Parade:

Trick-or-Treating at downtown merchants, Thriller Performance by Ashland Danceworks, 4 & 4:20pm in New Location (see Map), Face Painting at Wells Fargo Bank by Brooke Sharp , a Photo Booth & Treats at the Ashland Chamber, Funagain Games will be hosting Spooky Halloween Games (these games will appeal to ages 12+ who likes board games or video games), and visit the Ashlandia Witch Dance Party with TreeHouse Books & Renaissance Rose (between Thriller performances). See Event Map Button above.

The parade and our event festivities always go on RAIN OR SHINE. Unfortunately, we do not have any contingencies to offer for inclement weather. We certainly always hope for a great afternoon and no rain. Please dress according to the weather, temperature and forecast.

Thank you to our 2019 Lead Sponsor:

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Before Halloween: Kickoff Halloween festivities by attending the Ashland Schools Foundation Monster Ball Pasta Party on Friday, October 25th from 5:00-8:00pm at the Historic Ashland Armory (costume contest & kid’s activities), then run in the 11th annual Monster Dash Run for Education on Saturday, October 26th. Race Day registration, packet pickup, and vendors open on race-day at 9:00am in Lithia Park. The 1-mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 10:00am, and the 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run have a combined start at 10:45am. New this year, attend the official after party, hosted by the Brickroom from 12-3:00PM. Runners receive a free beer or non-alcoholic drink and a commemorative pint glass. All events benefit the Ashland Schools Foundation and support grants in Ashland public schools. For more info or to register, checkout the flyer enclosed or visit ashlandmonsterdash.com., visit www.ashlandmonsterdash.com.