Wondering When to Trick-or-Treat?

Editor's Note: Information from the City of Manassa Police Department

Manassas City Police Chief Colonel Douglas Keen has released the official City of Manassas Trick-Or-Treat times for this year’s Halloween events to be Monday, October 31, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Manassas City Police are advising all children end their door-to-door activities by 9:00 p.m. Monday night.

Little goblins and their parents are asked to follow these safe and helpful tips when Trick-Or-Treating:

• NEVER eat any candy or treats until an adult inspects them at home. Only eat candy in factory sealed containers or wrappers. If in doubt, throw it out

• Parents, always accompany younger children

• Carry and use a flashlight and watch for traffic. Stay on sidewalks

• Carry a cellular telephone

• Costumes should be light colored, or have reflective strips. Make sure costumes are not too long, or a hazard to safe walking

• Use makeup instead of masks. If wearing a mask, make sure the child can see clearly without obstruction

• Stay away from dogs, even if you know them; costumes can frighten even friendly dogs

• Stay in your neighborhood, only visit houses that are lit and that you are familiar with