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Petition for street closures on 10/31/2023 from 5-9pm for the 2023 St Cloud Halloween Parade

Petition is directed to
The Township of West Orange
32 supporters

Collection finished

32 supporters

Collection finished

  1. Launched October 2023
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I have lived at the corner of Edgewood Avenue and Lessing Road since the Halloween parade began. I’ve seen reckless driving without regard for the children and families who want to enjoy the event. One woman made a rude gesture after I asked her to slow down. I fear that someone may get injured—or worse. For years I’ve wondered why the Police Department doesn’t close our street during the parade. It is necessary.

Edgewood Ave does not have sidewalks along the full length of the street and it becomes very congested on Halloween with trick or treaters. Having police presence from the WOPD to help direct traffic is critical for the safety of pedestrians, especially young children who will be energetically running from door to door and not paying attention to oncoming vehicles.

As a decade+ resident of St Cloud and one of the more festive stops on the St Cloud Halloween Parade route, I believe the parade brings our community together in a way that harkens back to simpler times. I'd like to see the tradition continue, and grow.

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