This is the 14th year of Halloween in Yarraville, returning for another year of Spooky spirit on Tuesday, October 31.
Event manager Carla Smith said since its origin , the event has grown to become very large and exciting.
“There are always a lot of children, which is really fun,” she said.
“It’s a great day where everyone gets some free entertainment, we’ve got a band, a magician and more.”
On Halloween afternoon the streets of Anderson st and Ballarat st will be closed to vehicles for trick or treating to begin from 4pm until 6pm.
Performances outside the Sun Theatre will also begin at 4pm, including live music from Eddy Miller, a magic show from “Micky Trickstar”, princess on skates, and special screenings at the Sun Theatre.
“Halloween has increasingly grown in popularity not just here but all over the place,” said Carla.
“I see it as a really cool day for kids to come dressed as their heroes and confront their nightmares by dressing up as their most fearful things, and becoming that is pretty empowering for them.
“It’s a really beautiful day for kids, I have to say they have a great time and they all look really good.”
Carla said she is expecting between 700-800 Halloween goers to attend the village put on by the Yarraville Traders Association with the help of funding from council.
“The grants promote activity in the village to spark up business for different traders, parents will go trick or treating with their kids and maybe stumble upon a shop they have never seen before.
“This event is made possible by a huge group of amazing traders who participate, it wouldn’t be possible if they didn’t give out loads of free lollies to all the kids.”
Jennifer Pittorino
