NEW YORK (WABC) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the city is launching its largest Trick-or-Streets ever.
Costume-clad kids will be able to celebrate Halloween in 160 car-free open streets and plazas across the city in October.
“New York City does Halloween like nowhere else, and this year we’re giving New Yorkers a better, spookier time than ever before. We’re opening up 160 streets and plazas for trick-or-treating, games, music and a whole lot of fun,” said Mayor Mamdani. “And the only cars you should see at Trick-or-Streets are the ones made of cardboard, powered by two legs and fueled by a lot of sugar.”
They can enjoy face painting, live entertainment, games and neighborhood walking tours.
The Department of Transportation is expected to give out about 75,000 pieces of candy.
Street Lab will also create events at public schools across the five boroughs.
Signature Events
Brooklyn: Hillel Plaza
Thursday, October 22, 2 – 6 p.m.
Staten Island: Water Street Open Street
Saturday, October 24, 12 – 5 p.m.
Queens: Austin Street Open Street
Sunday, October 25, 2 – 5 p.m.
Manhattan: Canal Open Street and Division Plaza
Wednesday, October 28, 3 – 7 p.m.
Bronx: James Baldwin Plaza
Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Click here for the full list of events.
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