Williamstown Rotary Club co-president Damien Hynes wasn’t sure exactly how many people attended their Halloween event on the evening of October 31, but he knew it was a lot.
“We gave away 1000 sausages and that was by 6.30 and we still had an hour to go,” said Mr Hynes of the annual event held at Newport Lakes Reserve.
“It’s been a regular event for the last few years now,” he said Mr Hynes of the Halloween event which Williamstown Rotary decided to established as a way of bringing the community together from the Covid19 pandemic.
“And it is still serving that purpose,” Mr Hynes said.
“People are looking forward to it every year, it’s getting bigger.”
Those attending the 2024 event were able to enjoy attractions such jumping castles, aeroplane rides, an atomic slide, face painting, music and the aformentioned sausage sizzle.
Many families came down after trick or treating and Mr Hynes said the feedback he received both on the night and afterwards, was overwhelmingly positive.
“The kids loved the rides and games. It is a fantastic way to bump into others in the community,” he said, repeating the message from one happy Halloween patron who added, “We can’t wait to come again in 2025.”
