CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Halloween is approaching, and kids and parents alike are excited to put on their costumes and go trick-or-treating in local neighborhoods.
Many readers have asked ClarksvilleNow.com what time/day trick-or-treating will be observed this year. This decision is left to parents and communities. City officials do not impose any rules for Halloween or trick-or-treating.
“The City of Clarksville does not designate a time or rules for traditional Halloween trick or treating, except that the city curfew law remains in effect. This year Halloween falls on Monday, Oct. 31, and in general, the city relies on families to enjoy the event as they choose,” said Richard V. Stevens, the City Communications Director.
“One could envision an extreme weather event or some specific public safety concern where the city might choose to issue an advisory, but that certainly would be an exception. For now our advice is ‘be safe, have fun, enjoy Halloween.’”
The curfew for minors 15 and younger is 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and the curfew for minors 15-18 is 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.
For those who do not wish to trick or treat in neighborhoods, there are plenty of other options. The city hosts Fright on Franklin, an annual Halloween celebration in downtown Clarksville. You can find more options on the Halloween Headquarters page.