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Downtown Lake Charles to Host Spooky Halloween Event for Families

By Calcasieu Staff

Published October 24, 2024

Lake Charles, Louisiana - The stage is set for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration in downtown Lake Charles. The Downtown Business Association, in collaboration with the City of Lake Charles, is hosting the Downtown Candy Crawl this Saturday, October 26, at 3:00 p.m. The event promises to be an unforgettable evening of fun, games, and community spirit.

The festivities will kick off with a thrilling dance party in the streets, featuring popular Halloween tunes such as "Monster Mash." Kids and adults alike can look forward to a spine-tingling display of classic cars and spooky rides, decked out with eerie decorations and jack-o'-lanterns glowing under the twilight.

In addition to the entertainment, the event will also feature a variety of games and family activities, including witches, ghastly ghouls, and a mysterious black cat that has been lurking about. The goal of the event is to provide a safe and fun environment for families to celebrate the Halloween season.

As part of the celebration, the Downtown Business Association is also hosting a candy crawl, where kids can trick-or-treat at participating businesses in the downtown area. The event promises to be a sweet treat for kids of all ages.

The Downtown Candy Crawl is a free event, open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes, adding to the festive atmosphere of the celebration.

The event is made possible through the collaboration of the Downtown Business Association and the City of Lake Charles. According to organizers, the goal of the event is to promote community spirit and provide a fun and safe environment for families to celebrate the Halloween season.

For more information, contact the Downtown Business Association or the City of Lake Charles.

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