By james art BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Several parishes in the Baton Rouge area have released their official 2024 Halloween hours.
Halloween in 2024 falls on Thursday, October 31.
2024 Trick or Treat hours (if issued by city/parish):
- East Baton Rouge Parish: October 31, Thursday, between 6 and 8 p.m
- Ascension Parish: October 31, Thursday, between 6 and 8 p.m
- Parish of Livingston: October 31, Thursday, between 6 and 8 p.m
- Iberville Parish: October 31, Thursday, between 6 and 8 p.m
- West Baton Rouge Parish: Thursday 31 October between 5.30pm and 7.30pm in unincorporated parts of the parish.
- Pointe Coupee Parish: Thursday, October 31, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Trick-or-treating is for children ages 12 and under.
- East Feliciana Parish (St. Francisville): St. Francisville’s official hours are Thursday, October 31, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
- Parish of Tangipahoa: Thursday, October 31, between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM for unincorporated parts of the parish.
WAFB will update this story as more areas post their official trick or treat times. If you don’t see the hours in your area listed in this story, you can email the information to [email protected].
Officials also ask members of the public to be careful when trick-or-treating is used. The following safety tips have been posted.
- Plan your route: Before you go trick-or-treating, plan your route ahead of time. Stick to well-lit areas and neighborhoods you know. Tell someone where you will be and approximately how long you will be gone.
- Stay visible: Wear reflective or brightly colored costumes, or add reflective tape to your child’s clothing and goody bag. Carry a flashlight or glow sticks to make sure drivers see you.
- Check out Candy: When you get home, go through all the Halloween treats. Discard any unwrapped or suspicious-looking items. If your child has food allergies, be extra vigilant and check labels for allergens.
- Stay on the sidewalks: Remind children to always walk on sidewalks and to be careful when crossing roads. Avoid crossing yards or streets in the dark.
- Use the Buddy System: Whenever possible, travel in a group with a trusted adult. The buddy system ensures safety and is more fun when playing with tricks.
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