By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
Callithumpian shirts are now available at the Decatur Chamber of Commerce office, 125 E. Monroe St.
Chamber officials said short-sleeve T-shirts, small through XL, are $15; long-sleeve T-shirts, small through XL, are $20; crew sweatshirts, small through XL, are $20; and hoodies, small through XL, are $25.
The Callithumpian Festival hits high gear this weekend, with numerous events slated Saturday, the annual parade on Monday and Trick-or-Treat Night on Tuesday, Halloween Night.
A new event is the Downtown Halloween Hunt from 11 a.. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, involving local retailers.
Safety Park Trick-or-Treat will be held at Worthman Field from 1-3 p.m. The event is for pre-school and elementary students who are urged to come in costume for safe trick or treating.
Pumpkin Palooza, for kids 4 to 12 years of age, will be held at American Legion Cannon Park from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Scheduled are pumpkin decorating, pumpkin faces, and pumpkin rolling.
Cost will be $3 per child, which will include two mini pumpkins, face painting and games. Snacks will be available.
Organizers say the first 50 people are guaranteed participation.
Also Saturday night, from 8:15 to 10 p.m., the Callithumpian Fireworks will be held at Riverside Center.
Rain date will be the same time the next night.
The parade will begin at 7 p.m. Monday. Trick or treating will be observed from 5:30 to 7i:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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