Get ready to scream with delight, Elk Grove! The spookiest, most fun-filled event of the year is creeping up on us faster than a zombie chasing brains. That’s right, folks – Hallo-Palooza 2024 is coming to town, and it’s going to be bigger, better, and more boo-tiful than ever before!
A Haunting New Home
After scaring up a whopping 4,000 attendees in 2023, Hallo-Palooza has outgrown its old haunt. This year, the ghostly gathering is moving to District 56, located at 8230 Civic Center Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95757-6453. It’s like the event got bitten by a werewolf and transformed into something even more awesome!
When the Witching Hour Strikes
Mark your calendars, ghouls, and boys! While the exact date is still lurking in the shadows, we know Hallo-Palooza 2024 will cast its spell sometime in October. Keep your eyes peeled like a mummy unwrapping itself for the official announcement. You wouldn’t want to miss this spooktacular shindig!
Trunk-or-Treat: Where Cars Become Candy Dispensers
Forget about walking door to door – at Hallo-Palooza, you can trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk! The Elk Grove Police Department is trading in their handcuffs for candy bags, decorating their vehicles to create a sweet and safe trick-or-treating experience. It’s like a drive-thru, but for candy, and you’re the one doing the driving (or walking, in this case). Just remember, if you see a police car with a pumpkin on top, it’s probably not there to give you a ticket!
Bubble, Bubble, Toil and… Fun?
Who says witches’ cauldrons are the only things that should bubble? At the Fab-BOO-lous Bubble Zone, sponsored by Wilton Rancheria, kids can frolic in a sea of bubbles. It’s like being inside a giant witch’s brew, minus the eye of newt and toe of frog. And if that doesn’t get you moving, the live DJ will have you dancing like a skeleton whose bones just got oiled!
Costume Contests: Dress to Impress (or Distress)
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the ghost with the most? Strut your stuff in the costume contests! There are categories for kids (18 and under), adults (18+), and even pets. That’s right, your furry friend can join in on the fun, too. Just make sure Fido’s werewolf costume doesn’t look too realistic – we don’t want any actual howling at the moon!
A Parade That’s More Than Just Hot Air
Get ready for a SPOOK-tacular sight as the UC Davis Marching Band leads a parade through District 56. It’s your chance to show off your costume and pretend you’re the star of your own personal Halloween movie. Just don’t be surprised if the tuba player dressed as a ghost makes you jump!
Games, Food, and More!
What’s a Halloween party without some games and grub? The Cosumnes Services District is setting up a Carnival Game Alley where you can test your skills and win prizes. It’s like a regular carnival but with 100% more spooky vibes. And when you’ve worked up an appetite from all that ghost-busting, local food vendors will be on hand to satisfy your cravings. From Buckhorn Grill to The Mix Up 916, there’s something to please every palate – even if your palate happens to be vampire-friendly.
Why Hallo-Palooza is the Place to Be
Hallo-Palooza isn’t just another Halloween event – it’s a full-on fall extravaganza that brings the community together faster than you can say “Beetlejuice” three times. It’s a chance for families to make memories, for kids to live out their superhero (or supervillain) dreams, and for adults to remember what it was like to be a kid on Halloween.
Don’t be a scaredy-cat – mark your calendars, dust off your costume ideas, and get ready for a Halloween celebration that’s sure to raise your spirits. Hallo-Palooza 2024 is coming to Elk Grove, and it’s going to be a scream!
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