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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16,2012
Contact: Debra Johnson, Director of Communications
Phone: 574-235-5853
CITY OF SOUTH BEND HALLOWEEN EVENING TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS
SOUTH BEND—The City of South Bend Police Department recommends that
Halloween Trick or Treat hours be held on Wednesday, October 31`t from 5:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. This date will coincide with the date and hours for St. Joseph County and the
City of Mishawaka.
The Police Department offers the following tips for trick or treaters:
1. Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.
2. Only visit houses that are well light and porch lights are on(South Bend residents
are aware that to participate in trick or treating porch lights are to remain on).
3. Trick or treaters should travel in groups and be accompanied by parents or
guardians.
4. Do not eat open candy and before consuming candy parents or guardians should
look it over well.
5. Wearing masks create blind spots and should fit well for better visibility(use face
paint as an alternative).
6. Wear visible costumes or reflective tape to be seen and to stand out in the dark.
7. Carry a flash light or glow stick for better visibility.
The Fire and Police Departments will also host Fun Fest Monday, October 29th from 5:00
p.m. to 7:00 in the garage of the main police station at 701 W. Sample Street. The
departments will have activities and pass out candy to trick or treaters.
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