OLD LYME — In light of the Coronavirus pandemic situation, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen is urging families not to trick-or-treat on Lyme Street this year, but rather to remain in their own neighborhoods. The reason for this is that the size of the crowds, which usually gather on the street for the evening and generally number close to 1,000, will not permit social distancing to be followed safely on Lyme Street.
Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau is not hosting its traditional Halloween parade along Lyme Street for the same reason.
The board of selectmen also asked that Trick-or-Treaters anywhere in town, “… be mindful of not approaching homes with their lights out.”
There is now an alternative Halloween celebration on offer at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts on Saturday from 2 to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine, when a “Trunk or Treat” stroll will be held.
Region 18 families are invited to join Academy staff and volunteers for a COVID protocol-compliant event outdoors on the grounds of the Academy to collect candy and celebrate a little Halloween.
Masks and social distancing are mandatory.
Suggested stroll times by age group are as follows (families that cross age groups should chose the most convenient time):
- Little, tiny ones: between 2 and 2:30 p.m.
- K- 5: between 2:45 and 3:45 p.m.
- 6th grade and up to stroll between 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
If you have any questions or would like to help, contact the Queen of Halloween, Kimberly Monson, at [email protected] or 860.434.5232.
Have a SAFE and Happy Halloween!