Trail of Tears Park was filled with vehicles carrying ghosts and goblins Friday afternoon, as the community took part in the Scare-A-Van trick-or-treating event.
Parents and guardians were able to safely carry their trick-or-treaters through the park, stopping at candy stations—and from there, candy givers delivered that candy through an 8-foot long tube of PVC pipe—thereby achieving social distancing in a COVID-19 world. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tab Brockman says he saw many smiling faces, and they had a very good turnout for a COVID-19 altered event.
He says they didn’t want to just do nothing for the children of Hopkinsville and Christian County—so they brainstormed and came up with what could work.
Brockman says the event was made a success by numerous individuals and agencies, and they’re looking forward to hopefully being back to normal next year with downtown trick-or-treating.
Motorists are advised to use appropriate caution when traveling in neighborhoods on Saturday night, when it’s likely more trick-or-treaters will be out in close proximity to road ways. Those who give out candy are being asked to do so by giving out candy in a social distanced way, and everyone is advised to wear face masks, even with costumes.