Cold, wind, even snow can’t stop
excited Lincoln trick-or-treaters from candy hunt led by Mayor ‘Moo’
Seth Goodman
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[October 30, 2017]
LINCOLN
On
Saturday morning, it was cold, it was cloudy, it was even windy, and
for a brief time it even snowed. None of that though seemed to have
any impact on the annual Trick-or-Treat with the Mayor event in
downtown Lincoln.
Kids came out, with their parents in what may have been record
numbers. To get the parade going, volunteer Misty Bell began lining
everyone up on the sidewalk leading from the northwest corner of
Latham Park to the band stand. The line wrapped around the bandstand
and continued to form all the way along the sidewalk to the
southeast corner of the park.
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The
event began with registration for door prizes that would be given
out at the end of the day. Kids in costumes gathered in lines before
a very convincing hobo (Alderman Rick Hoefle), who saw that everyone
registered for the door prizes and enjoyed a treat from the city
while they waited for the parade to begin.
The trick-or-treating began by crossing the North Kickapoo Street
and headed west to 74 K Photography. There kids not only collected
candy for their bags and basket, they were also given an opportunity
to have their photos taken, free of charge.
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Back on Kickapoo Street the parade proceeded to Prairie Years, Abe’s
Carmel Corn Shoppe, Sir Renna Tea, and D-Fades Barber Shop and
Beauty Salon at the corner of Kickapoo and Broadway.
Heading west on Broadway Street the kids stopped at the State Bank
of Lincoln, then crossed the street and came back west to National
Rent to Own. The procession continued making stops at By the Bean,
Beans and Such, Deep Roots Café, and Serendipity Stitches.
Going west again, there was one stop at State Finance, then the
group backtracked on the other side of the street to the Alley-Bi.
The march continued to Joe Ryan Country Financial, Spirited
Republic, and Mama’s Arcade on Pulaski Street. At Visual Ink, kids
filed inside for treats and a second opportunity to have their photo
taken.
The group then moved on to McLean Street, where they visited
Michelle Bauer Country Financial, United Way, and the Lincoln Art
Institute.
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As the group left the LCA, crossing the street to the
Logan County Courthouse, everyone began to yell, “It is snowing!”
Indeed it was, but thankfully it was short-lived and had come to an
end by the time everyone was gathered on the courthouse steps for a
group photo.
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With the
photo business all behind them, the parade continued on to the west
end of Broadway Street to Flossie and Delzina’s, then headed east to
Thrivent Financial, Mary Todd’s Hallmark, Copper Penny and New 2 You
thrift shop, all on the Broadway Street side of the downtown square.
Rounding the corner again, the sidewalk at Lincoln City Hall is
under construction, so the group headed to the empty space behind
Heartland College and Safe Haven Hospice. There they were greeted
with treats from the Pink Shutter staff; then gathered for the
drawing of prizes.
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Alderwoman Michelle Bauer led the drawing for prizes with Mayor Seth
Goodman. Prizes this year were donated by several local businesses
including Dunkin’ Doughnuts, Cracker Barrel, Russell Stover,
Mel-o-Crème, McDonalds, Culvers, Lincoln Park District, Family
Video, Stuffed Aria, 74K Photography.
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This was
a first time event for Mayor Goodman, who led the parade dressed as
a cow. He said he enjoyed the event very much and was very
appreciative of all the businesses that participated by handing out
candy or donating a prize for the drawing.
[Nila Smith] |