Halloween in Sierra Madre Will Be Different This Year

Sierra Madre Public Library decked with Halloween decorations (Photo – Jean Sudbury)

Ah, fall is here, and the holidays are quickly approaching.

By News Desk

Halloween Happenings will be different in Sierra Madre this year and will span the whole week of October 26^th – 31^st.

Alegria street closures not permitted this year

The typical “trick or treating” and city street closures on Alegria will not be permitted this Halloween given the pandemic. But never fear, the Sierra Madre Community Services Team is here! Since October 31st falls on a Saturday, and instead of a one-day celebration, the community can search all week long for treats hidden away!

Hidden treats

We can’t tell you when or exactly where, but there will be 200-300 eggs hidden daily in the city with fun tricks or treats, so beware. Inside those eggs will be five tickets per day of varying Halloween colors, seek what you may. Hunt, search, run and climb, but dress in your costume and have a great time. Make sure to social distance, wear your mask, and steer 6-feet clear of others; but bring along your pod of father, mother, sisters or brothers!

If you find a ticket, make sure to read the instructions carefully, as this is not the same treat the city would give out normally. The tickets will have the name of an organization or business on them with contact information on how to obtain their prize.

Most importantly, take lots of photos, the City would like to see your costume (adults can join the contest on Zoom). A press release from the city stated the following: “Tag us on Facebook and Instagram, let us know if you have had fun; and by the way, the adult costume must be a pun.  The pun can be funny, happy, or spooky just make sure it is family-friendly and kooky! Your submissions are all due online you will see, so look for the flyer, this is all free for our Community.”

The details will be shared on Facebook at Sierra Madre Community Services, as well as Instagram (@sm_community_services). You can also visit the Community Services Department webpage or call (626) 355-5278.