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By Sarah Salzman

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Reporter: THIS YEAR — HALLOWEEN WILL LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT. 

IN SEPTEMBER — GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO SAID HE WOULD NOT BAN DOOR-TO-DOOR TRICK OR TREATING FOR NEW YORKERS.

 BUT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL RELEASED GUIDELINES THAT LABEL IT IS A HIGH-RISK ACTIVITY AND ADVISE AGAINST IT.

 THAT HAD SYRACUSE PARENTS WORRIED.

Kevin Clawson: “I was afraid that they would cancel Halloween and I really wanted to give my girls something to remember Halloween in 2020 by.”

Reporter: “Families looking for a safer alternative can come here, to Halloween at the Park, to see some spooky attractions.”

Reporter: 

HALLOWEEN AT THE PARK IS A MILE-LONG DRIVING TRAIL SET UP IN JAMESVILLE BEACH PARK WHERE FAMILIES CAN ENJOY HALLOWEEN MUSIC AND DECORATIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR CARS.




Clawson: “This could only possibly be the only thing we do so I went all out for this. As we were rolling through the light show, we had music on at the same time, singing and full of smiles. They really honestly enjoyed the whole thing. It was really cool.”

Reporter: TONIGHT IS THE FINAL NIGHT FOR FAMILIES TO ENJOY THE HALLOWEEN LIGHTS DISPLAY FROM SEVEN TO TEN.

 SARAH SALZMAN, N-C-C NEWS.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic will look very different than holidays in the past.

The Centers for Disease Control released guidelines labeling door-to-door trick-or-treating and trunk or treating events high-risk due to the chance of breaking the six feet of social distancing rule. The CDC also ruled that wearing a Halloween mask does not substitute a face mask and the two should not be layered.

While Governor Andre Cuomo said in September that he wouldn’t ban trick-or-treating for New Yorkers, Kevin Clawson, a Syracuse father of two, was concerned that all the CDC regulations would prompt city officials to cancel traditional Halloween festivities.

“I was afraid that they would cancel Halloween and I really wanted to give my girls something to remember Halloween in 2020 by.” Clawson said.

Halloween at the Park in Jamesville Beach Park offers an alternative for parents concerned about safety this holiday.

The attraction is a mile-long drive through the park lined with Halloween decorations and lights. Upon arrival, families are given goodie bags and Halloween music to listen to during the drive.

The Clawson family sang along to the tunes while enjoying the displays.

“They really honestly enjoyed the whole thing. It was really cool.” Clawson said.

Halloween night from seven to ten is the final chance for families to enjoy the Halloween lights display. Tickets can be purchased online-only.

 

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