Halloween Information and Safe on the Square

Scenes from Safe on the Square... Photos by Tiffany Clutter

Scenes from Safe on the Square… Photos by Tiffany Clutter

Halloween spending will top $8.4 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation, the most since tracking began 11 years ago.
Its survey found more than 171 million Americans celebrated Halloween, spending an average of $82.93, up from last year’s $74.34.
Handing out candy is the most popular Halloween activity, with 70 percent planning greeting trick-or-treaters at the door. Approximately half of those celebrating the holiday decorated their homes, dressed in costumes or carved a pumpkin.safe-2016-b

Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center held its 10th annual “Safe on the Square,” on Monday. The yearly event is a safe and family friendly trick-or-treating event for area children around the historic Manchester Square. A tremendous amount trick or treaters filled the Manchester Square to celebrate Halloween. The Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center would like to thank everyone including the many, many businesses who came together to make this event possible for our community!safe-2016-c