<em>Photo above: Terri Stokes of Modern Jewelers on Bay Street, passes out the last of her candy during the annual Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Beaufort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>

Trick-or-treaters are invited to don their Halloween costumes and bring their treat bags for the annual Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Beaufort event. Kids can visit more than 65 stores and businesses along Bay Street and beyond for “treats” on<strong> Thursday, October 29, between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m.</strong> This event is free and open to the public. Trick or Treat in Downtown Beaufort is a safe activity for the children of Beaufort. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend and stroll through the downtown with their children. Bay Street, from Newcastle to Carteret Street (Newcastle Street will not be closed) and Port Republic to Scott Street will be closed to automobile traffic from 4:15 to 6:00 p.m.

Trick or Treat in Downtown Beaufort is hosted by Main Street Beaufort, USA, the City of Beaufort Police Department, and the merchants of downtown Beaufort, and sponsored by Coastal Pediatric Dentistry and Beaufort Memorial Hospital. For more information on Main Street Beaufort USA, please call 843-525-6644 or email director@downtownbeaufort.com.