Medford City Halloween Outline

 

HALLOWEEN IN MEDFORD TO INCLUDE CONTACTLESS OPTIONS FOR “FLOATING PUMPKINS,” COSTUME, DRAWING, AND DECORATING CONTESTS WHILE FOLLOWING CDC GUIDELINES

Under CDC guidelines, traditional Trick-or-Treating is considered a “higher risk” activity and is not advised; In addition to City-sponsored activities, City website lists “low-,” “medium-,” and “higher-risk” activities for residents’ consideration.

The City of Medford is planning a series of family-friendly, COVID-19 safe Halloween options for 2020! In partnership with the Medford Recreation Department and the Medford Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced this week four options for residents to celebrate Halloween while remaining safe and practicing social distancing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published a list of Halloween activities that are considered “low risk,” “moderate risk,” and “higher risk,” placing traditional Trick-or-Treating on the list of high risk activities during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of Trick-or-Treating, the City is inviting residents to enjoy Halloween with us in any or all of the following ways:

1. Visit the Pumpkin & Lantern Float at Wright’s Pond. Drop off a carved pumpkin(s) and/or a decorated lantern(s) to Wright’s Pond for an illuminated Halloween display event. Battery-operated tea lights will be provided for pumpkins and lanterns. To ensure the pumpkin floats, please use small “sugar” or “pie” pumpkins that are between 6 and 8 inches. Larger pumpkins will be placed along the path, and residents will be invited to walk along a one-way path during designated times for viewing. Costumes are encouraged! Viewing will be on October 29 and October 30 at designated times. For more details on dates and times visit www.medfordma.org/seasonal-events.
2. Participate in our Virtual Costume Contest. Submit photos to be featured on Medford Community Media and be entered into a contest for a gift card to a local business! All ages (and pets!) are welcome to submit entries. Three winners will be selected.
3. Decorate Your Home to Win a Prize. Submit a photo of your home or apartment decorated for Halloween, to be featured on Medford Community Media, and be entered into a contest to win a gift card to a local business! If you would like to have your home added to a community map for others to come and see your decorations, please include your address in your submission. Three winners will be selected.
4. Enter the Halloween Artwork Contest. Submit your Halloween artwork to have your creation featured in the windows of local businesses. Prizes will be given to three winners, and the “Top 10” submissions will be featured at City Hall.

All submissions must be submitted by October 22, by emailing cdarnell@medford-ma.gov. For more details you can visit www.medfordma.org/seasonal-events.

To see a full list of recommendations from the CDC, visit https://tinyurl.com/HalloweenCDC. In general, the CDC does not recommend the following activities due to their high risk of COVID-19 transmission:

• Trick-or-Treating from house to house where treats are given out directly by residents.
• “Trunk-or-Treats” where treats are handed out from cars lined up in large spaces.
• Attending costume parties or events.
• Visiting an indoor haunted house.
• Going on hayrides with people who are not members of your household.

If you have questions about the City’s Halloween activities, you can contact Lisa Colaianni, Director of Community Affairs, at LColaianni@medford-ma.gov or 781-393-2405. We hope you will celebrate the season with us!

 

Medford city services are available to all residents, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, language ability, economic situation, or immigration status.

 

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Jackie Piques | October 10, 2020 at 2:15 pm | URL: https://www.medfordma.org/?p=18516

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Halloween in Medford to Include Safe, Fun Activities for All Ages, Following CDC Guidance by Jackie Piques