Trick or Treat with Me a Huge Success

This year marked the fourth year for Brownsville businesses to offer Trick or Treat with Me; and it was the biggest by far. Reports came in of over 1,000 kids in the downtown area between 4 - 7 p.m. Adding to this year's excitement was the addition of a remote broadcast by Brownsville Radio of the event and the donation of Trick or Treat bags by Insouth Bank and Brownsville Utilities. But probably the most popular addition was a  Charity Trunk or Treat in the Brownsville Funeral Home parking lot where area residents were asked to set-up and pass out candy from the backs of their vehicles. Also on site was a huge bouncy house and slide obstacle course. Each vehicle payed a small fee with proceeds going to the March of Dimes. Special thanks to all the merchants and residents who participated and made Halloween a real  "treat" for Haywood County children this year!

Here are some of the fun pictures taken by Brownsville Radio's Carlton Veirs.

Polly the Panda made a guest appearance at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center for Trick or Treat with Me.  The staff had a great time dressing up and greeting all the kid's.

Trick or Treat with Me is presented annually by the Brownsville Business Association.

"Trick or Treat with Me" October 31 from 4-7 p.m.

Local merchants participating in this year’s “Trick or Treat with Me” will be posting this sign on their windows and doors. The event is planned for Monday, October 31, from 4-7 p.m.

Brownsville and Haywood County merchants invite areas children to “Trick or Treat with Me” on Monday, October 31, from 4-7 p.m. The annual event is sponsored by the Brownsville Business Association (BBA) and has become a favorite among children and adults.

The event began in 2008 when BBA members recognized a need for a safer alternative to traditional trick or treating. By remaining open later and offering this service to the children, merchants feel that they are providing a safer environment for the young people of our community.

“The kids still get to experience the excitement of going door-to-door,” explains BBA President Albert Campbell, “and the parents have the piece of mind of knowing this is a lot safer than visiting homes and neighborhoods they are not familiar with.”

“Trick or Treat with Me” is open to children ages 12 and under and each child is encouraged to dress in his or her favorite costume. Parents will recognize participating merchants by the purple and orange “Trick or Treat with Me” poster in windows. Last year over 20 businesses stayed open for this special event.

For more information, or to sign-up your business to participate, contact the BBA at 731-780-5144 or e-mail: info@shopbrownsvilletn.com. Interested businesses should contact the BBA before October 15, 2011.