Polish Village Treat & Greet Set For October 24

The much anticipated Old World Parma/Polish Village Treat & Greet is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2015. This marks the fifth year this event has been in existence. The children, all decked out in their costumes, accompanied by adults, walk Ridge Road, Trick-Or-Treating at the participating businesses. Last year, 40 businesses participated. Families go directly to the headquarters (5790 Ridge Rd, Parma) and receive a passport that lists the locations of the participating businesses. As each family goes to a business, the passport is stamped. When the passport is filled, or when the adults become exhausted, they return to the headquarters and turn in the passport. Depending on how many stamps they receive, they are given tickets to enter in a raffle for prizes, which consists of baskets of goodies, or gift certificates from local merchants.  

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is a safe and fun way to celebrate Halloween. The upside for the businesses, especially those smaller mom and pop stores, is they receive foot traffic from people who may not know they exist. Our community is a driving community and while driving you may drive right past a shop not knowing what is inside. Many of the businesses also supplement the candy and gum they give out with trinkets or coupons. One year, a business even supplied free hot coffee to the adults.  

Each year the committee adds something to the event, keeping it fresh. The Ghostbusters are slated to make an appearance. Some shop owners and employees also dress in costume for the day. All in all, it is a great way for families to enjoy the fall season in a safe, friendly environment, and it is a great way to celebrate the community with your friends, neighbors, and shop keepers. 

The event is free to children and accompanying adults, and open to the public.

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