Hundreds of families participated in Anamosa’s Downtown Spook Parade and Treats in the Streets event, flooding the downtown area, Oct. 16. Families greeted spectators as the Spook Parade journeyed along Main Street.
Anamosa State Penitentiary held a booth at the Anamosa’s Spook Parade and Treats along Main Street with the theme, “Year of Construction.” From left, Amy Wickman, Nicki Rushford, Ashley Holt and Tammi Moore.
Dressed in Halloween costumes, Anamosa Middle School Marching Band performs during the Anamosa’s Spook Parade, Oct. 16.
Anamosa’s Spook Parade and Treats event on Oct. 16 attracted hundreds of families, featuring imaginative Halloween costumes and a festive vibe with local businesses distributing treats.
Bill Carlson, of Anamosa, concludes the Spook Parade with his 1954 Ford Model 960.
Several businesses, including Shao Family Dentistry, hand out treats to families after the Spook Parade, Oct. 16.
During the Spook Parade, The Incredible Family, Joe, Bree, Nolan and Colin Roberts make an appearance.
Riding up and down Main Street, Miranda Carson on her flamingo and Dave Carson on a dinosaur delighted parade-goers.
While attending the Anamosa's Spook Parade, Kyahsynne Sager is dressed as the beloved Buddy the Elf from the movie “Elf.”
Several dinosaurs overtake Main Street.
Thou Art Gallery Managers Rachel and Zack Williams hands out sweet treats after the Spook parade, Oct. 16.
UnityPoint at Home Care and Hospice has a long line of eager trick-or-treaters, lined up outside the business.
A couple of spooky clowns roam downtown Anamosa after the Spook Parade.
Ghosts, goblins and giggles fill downtown Anamosa
Laura Drummy • Staff Photos
Hundreds of families participated in Anamosa’s Downtown Spook Parade and Treats in the Streets evening of Oct. 16. Parade participants lined up at Main and Garnavillo streets at 5 p.m., and the parade officially began at 5:30 p.m., featuring children and adults showing off their creative Halloween costumes.
Following the parade, local businesses handed out candy, snacks, and other treats along the streets, keeping the festive spirit going for families and trick-or-treaters. The free, family-friendly event offered a fun-filled afternoon of Halloween celebration for all ages and was hosted by the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce.
