The Parkesburg Lions Club has presented a Halloween parade annually for more than 70 years. This year, the parade will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, starting at 4:30 p.m. Other events will also take place, including a Trunk or Treat and a fireworks display.

Local residents and organizations are invited to participate in the parade. People may create a float, walk with a group or walk as an individual. Businesses, churches, civic groups and dance troupes are welcome.

First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Individual Adult, Individual Child, Performance Group, Group/Float and Fire Company. There will be a Best of Show award as well.

Contact Robin McKenna of the Parkesburg Lions Club to register in advance by emailing robinmckenna@comcast.net. In addition, registration will be held at the A. Duie Pyle parking lot, 100 S. Limestone Road, Parkesburg, starting at 3 p.m. on Oct. 30.

The parade route will begin at A. Duie Pyle and travel down First Avenue past borough hall, where the judging station will be located. The parade will end at Minch Park, located at 400 West St., Parkesburg.

Awards will be presented in the Lions Club pavilion at Minch Park immediately following the parade.

The Lions Club will also present a Trunk or Treat in the park from 6 to 8 p.m. Community organizations and individuals are welcome to decorate their vehicles and hand out treats to community children. There will be voting by the trick-or-treaters for Best Trunk, which will earn the vehicle owner a prize. To participate, contact McKenna at the previously mentioned email address.

In addition to collecting candy in Minch Park, trick-or-treating in the borough of Parkesburg will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Between approximately 8 and 8:30 p.m., there will be fireworks display in the park sponsored by the Parkesburg Area Special Events Committee. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

For more information, search for "Parkesburg Lions Club" on Facebook.