Trick-or-Treat Around the Square A Wintery Success

Washington, Iowa  —  November 4, 2019

Trick-or-Treat Around the Square was a success despite the cold wintery weather this year.  While the hay rack ride had to be cancelled, all the other activities went off as planned for the youngsters that participated in the fun.

Over two hundred free hot dog meals were distributed on third floor of the YMCA. Ten businesses handed out candy to kids on the first floor of the Y.  There were free pony rides, games, a photo booth and more in the Y’s gym. A new addition to this year’s festivities was a Facebook Costume Contest for children up to 12 years old.  Three winners with the most likes on Facebook will claim 3 spooky prize baskets with gifts from Washington State Theater, McDonald’s, Earthly Blessings and The Village.

Employees from Elliott Realty Group & New Attitude Tanning Salon & Spa dressed as characters from the musical “Grease” and performed dances every half hour during the evening.  These businesses were the winners of our 2019 Business Costume Contest.

The Washington Chamber of Commerce is a non profit organization started in 1935.  It is overseen by a  volunteer Board of Directors.  Our mission is it create a progressive business climate and to promote a high quality of life in the Washington Community. For more information about this event please contact the Washington Chamber at 319-653-3272, email us at [email protected] or visit our website: https://washingtoniowa.gov/experience-our-town/special-events-festivals/trick-or-treat-on-the-square/