{"id":20849,"date":"2025-10-26T03:32:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T03:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/20849\/"},"modified":"2025-10-26T03:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T03:32:12","slug":"families-pack-tampa-riverwalk-for-trick-or-treat-festivities-and-costume-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/20849\/","title":{"rendered":"Families pack Tampa Riverwalk for trick-or-treat festivities and costume contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 Families filled the Tampa Riverwalk Saturday for a free Halloween-themed event featuring trick-or-treat stations, dance parties, food trucks, and a lively costume contest judged by Tampa Bay 28’s Sean Daly and Shay Ryan.<\/p>\n

WATCH: Families pack Tampa Riverwalk for trick-or-treat festivities and costume contest<\/p>\n

Families pack Tampa Riverwalk for trick-or-treat festivities and costume contest<\/p>\n

Organizers said thousands of children, from babies to 12-year-olds, arrived in colorful costumes to enjoy the festivities.<\/p>\n

The celebration comes less than a week before Halloween, giving families an early chance to get into the holiday spirit while enjoying the waterfront atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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