PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills hosted a successful Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 30. The event was held at Veterans Memorial Park, Route 46.
The event attracted hundreds of children and their families. Participants decorated their vehicles and children went to each vehicle to retrieve their treats.
“Trunk or treating” — in which little ghouls and goblins collect candy from the back of cars parked at Veterans Park — is giving the door-to-door tradition a run for its money in Parsippany.
Parents like the idea because events are hosted by trusted people in safe, well-lit areas. Cars can be decorated, music and food is sometimes offered, and there’s no worry about losing track of little ones.
“This is a way to share with the community while making sure their holiday is safe and happy,” Council Vice President Robert Peluso said. “Everything is free. Our volunteer organizations also participate. Parsipany-Troy Hills Police Department, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire District 2, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance and Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad all participated. It’s a lot of fun.”
