Throngs of children enjoyed the Moms & More Halloween Stroll and other activities in West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
By Ronni Newton
The sidewalks of West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square and the front lawn of West Hartford Town Hall were packed with thousands of costumed characters Sunday morning for the annual Moms & More Halloween Stroll.
Organizers had rescheduled the event for the rain date after heavy rain was predicted for Saturday morning, and moving it to Sunday did not seem to at all diminish the participation of either businesses or attendees.
On a somewhat blustery but otherwise clear morning, pint-sized ghosts and goblins, pumpkins and skeletons, super heroes, ghouls, and animated characters strolled through West Hartford collecting candy from generous merchants – as well as the West Hartford police and fire departments – that set up stations on the sidewalk. There were also plenty of parents and quite a few dogs decked out for the event.
In the courtyard of Blue Back Square, kids delightfully pounded on drums and danced to the live entertainment provided by Sunny Train.
Founded in 2001, Moms & More is a volunteer-run West Hartford-based parent organization designed to meet the needs of parents and children of West Hartford and the surrounding communities. The organization’s mission is to bring a small town atmosphere into a large city. More information about Moms & More can be found here.
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Halloween Stroll. Oct. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
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