EAST ALTON — Fire trucks, school bands and community groups joined the East Alton Halloween Parade on Thursday evening, Oct. 29, giving residents an opportunity to celebrate the season in a family-friendly setting.
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Sponsored by the village’s American Legion, the parade began at Wilshire Plaza and ended at the East Alton American Legion Post.
Participants included the East Alton Fire Department, Survival Flight, ambulances and East Alton police. School bands included members from East Alton-Wood River, East Alton Middle and Roxana schools. Local churches and other community organizations and a jeep club also took part. The parade route was filled with families.
The parade was one of several events in the region leading up to Halloween.
