FOLEY – Thousands of costumed children will soon wander the streets of downtown Foley when the city’s annual Hometown Halloween celebration takes place Thursday, Oct. 24.

The celebration takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more than 20 years, Hometown Halloween has been a Foley tradition of family fun that continues to grow.

Hometown Halloween is a partnership between the city and local businesses, churches and community organizations. 

Applications for merchants and organizations to set up booths and take part in the celebration will be taken until Oct. 21.

Participating organizations set up booths for activities and to hand out treats. Booth decorations will be judged based on creativity. A special basket will be awarded to the winning booth and pictures of the booth and organization will be included on the city websites.

As always, Hometown Halloween will include a costume contest, inflatable jump house, obstacle course, food concessions, face painting, a balloon artist and giftcard prizes.

The costume contest is always a highlight of the celebration. Children’s costumes will be judged based on creativity and originality.

Downtown streets, including portions of South Alston Street, Orange Avenue and East Laurel Avenue, will be closed to traffic during the event. Foley police and firefighters will also be on hand and additional lighting set up in the area to allow participants to trick or treat in safety.

Anyone wanting more information on Hometown Halloween or organizations wishing to set up a booth can call 251-943-1200 or go to VisitFoley.com.