Families with young children went all out for the Rec Department’s Halloween Tot Parade and Carnival on Oct. 30 in Piedmont Park on Sunday. After two years of subdued celebrations, this was the first ‘real’ celebration for many of the youngest participants. The parade line stretched through the park and included a walk through a spooky but family-friendly course where Piedmont’s firefighters and Rec staff dispensed treats and hosted activities.
A baby dressed as a peacock takes it all in 
Olivia Wilhelm dressed as Carmen Sandiego 
Two happy princesses receive treats 
A firefighter hands out treats along the parade route 
Anderson Lee takes a break to enjoy a piece of candy 
Blake Smith dressed as Randall with infant Clark Smith as Boo from Monsters, Inc. 
A family dressed as Kangaroos complete with pouches 
The Amin family takes photos against a Dia Des Los Muertos themed backdrop 
A firefighter hands out toys to the kids 
A family walks through the spooky woods 
A long line of costumed kids and adults walked the parade route from the Exedra to the Piedmont Community Hall 
People and pets on the sidelines were dressed up too 
A couple and their dog dressed as Elvis through the ages
Scenes from the walk around Havens Elementary on Oct. 31 included parents and teachers dressed up for the occasion.
Students walk down Vista Ave 
Kids and teachers walk past a throng of parents on Bonita Ave 
An astronaut, mermaid, witch and dragon walk up Highland Ave 
A teacher dressed as Dorothy walk with her class at the start of the parade