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Hundreds of trick-or-treaters flock to Tri-Cities events ahead of Halloween

Selena Ruiz and Evan Howard pose for a Halloween picture with their daughter Aurelia Howard-Ruiz, 2 months, and family pets Bruin and Rocky during the Downtown Kennewick Halloween Boo Bash. Hundreds roamed the blocked off downtown Kennewick streets for the event.
Selena Ruiz and Evan Howard pose for a Halloween picture with their daughter Aurelia Howard-Ruiz, 2 months, and family pets Bruin and Rocky during the Downtown Kennewick Halloween Boo Bash. Hundreds roamed the blocked off downtown Kennewick streets for the event. bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

Hundreds of kids of all ages put on their Halloween costumes to gather sweet treats during two weekend community events in Kennewick.

The Downtown Kennewick Halloween Boo Bash street festival on Saturday included trick-or-treating games, costume contest, local vendors and photo stops.

The Big Bro Joe Foundation’s 4th annual Trunk Or Treat was Sunday in the parking lot of the Toyota Center in Kennewick.

Indiana Jones, also known as insurance agent Tyler Swarner, hands candy to Jason Mukhametzianova, 4, during the Big Bro Joe Foundation’s 4th annual Trunk Or Treat on Sunday outside the Toyota Center in Kennewick. Organizer Joe Thornton said he expected about 1,800. The young pilot was with his parents Irina and David Mukhametzianova of Richland.
Indiana Jones, also known as insurance agent Tyler Swarner, hands candy to Jason Mukhametzianova, 4, during the Big Bro Joe Foundation’s 4th annual Trunk Or Treat on Sunday outside the Toyota Center in Kennewick. Organizer Joe Thornton said he expected about 1,800. The young pilot was with his parents Irina and David Mukhametzianova of Richland. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

Organizer Joe Thornton said he expected about 1,800 to take part in the free Halloween event, with about 40 local businesses and organizations handing out treats.

Diedre Cady is all smiles while handing candy to trick-or-treaters during the Downtown Kennewick Halloween Boo Bash. She is the daughter of the owner of Creations Crystals and Healthy LIFE Center.
Diedre Cady is all smiles while handing candy to trick-or-treaters during the Downtown Kennewick Halloween Boo Bash. She is the daughter of the owner of Creations Crystals and Healthy LIFE Center. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

There are more Halloween trick-or-treat events scheduled on Oct. 31 at various Tri-City churches, businesses and at the museum at Keewaydin Park in Kennewick.

This story was originally published October 30, 2023 at 12:53 PM.

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Bob Brawdy
Tri-City Herald
Bob Brawdy is Herald photographer and videographer dedicated to telling the stories of Tri-Citians through his images and videos. He’s worked for the Herald for more than 35 years, starting as an aspiring photographer when he was still in high school.
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