When LIV-ETown hosts its annual Halloween parade and party, people can expect an evening of family fun.

"It's called the 'Elizabethtown Not-Too-Scary HalloweE-town Parade,' where everyone is invited to join in the fun by entering in one of nine categories to try and win a trophy or by dressing up and attending the show," said Tony Gibble, who is organizing the parade with Clint Gibble. "The theme is all things Halloween but meant to be not too scary as to keep it fun for all ages."

The parade will step off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, leaving from Cherry Street and College Avenue and ending at Elizabethtown College, where college groups and local organizations will host festivities.

Awards will be presented for entries in the following categories: ages 1 to 5; ages 6 to 10; ages 11 to 14; age 15 and up; couples; groups and organizations; best on wheels (wheelchairs or scooters); motorized, vehicles and floats; and pets. Various community members will judge the categories. Judges will include Joyce Davis, president of World Affairs Council of Harrisburg; Javita Thompson, director of Elizabethtown College's Center for Community and Civic Engagement; and Frank Barrett, president and CEO of Boyd Wilson.

Clint noted that the parade and Halloween festivities would not be possible without the support of community partners.

"We are partnering with the Elizabethtown College again this year," he said. "It's a partnership that we appreciate and value as we both strive to engage the community. The parade this year is sponsored by Brightspeed Fiber Internet. It's because of them that we can bring this parade to life as well as add some additional highlights this year, so a big thanks to them and their team."

On the Elizabethtown College campus, students will host Trunk or Treat from their vehicles, and local businesses will set up trick-or-treat tables. Food trucks and a Halloween inflatable walk-through will also be featured.

Tony and Clint emphasized that the parade is truly a community endeavor, and they encourage everyone to come out for the festivities.

"If you love Halloween and spooky hometown fun, you'll not want to miss this awesome E-town event," Tony said, adding that parade sign-ups are still available for all categories. "You can sign up by emailing LIVetownevents@gmail.com."