City of Janesville issued the following announcement on Sept. 30.
This year, the City of Janesville will hold Trick or Treat hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
If you wish to be visited by trick-or-treaters, please leave a front porch light on. Trick-or-treaters should only go to homes that are well lit and have a light on. Often homeowners who don't wish to participate in the trick-or-treating will leave porch lights off as a signal. Please respect their wishes and go on to the next home.
The Janesville Police Department would like to remind citizens to have a safe and fun Halloween by ensuring their children participate safely. Here are some safety tips to keep you and your goblins safe this Halloween:
- Drivers should exercise extra caution during trick or treat hours and slow down in residential areas
- Only go to homes that are inviting visitors by leaving the front porch light on.
- Wear a light-colored costume so you can be seen in the dark.
- Wear strips of reflective tape and a flashlight to enhance visibility.
- Make sure your costume won't trip you or make it hard for you to see.
- Wear face paint instead of masks to help with visibility.
- Ask your parents or an older family member to escort you as you trick or treat.
- Trick or treat with a group of friends.
- Trick or treat in your own neighborhood on well-lit streets.
- Walk on sidewalks whenever possible. Be extra careful crossing the street at night, and be sure to only cross at street corners and crosswalks.
- Wait until you get home to eat treats. Do not eat anything that is not wrapped
- Notify the Police Department about anything suspicious.
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