Little girl in witch costume and boy dressed up as vampire on Halloween trick or treat. Children trick or treating with candy bucket. Kids celebrate Halloween at fireplace with pumpkin and lantern.
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Halloween falling on a Sunday has left many parents wondering which day they should observe Halloween. While this is often a decision left to individual neighborhoods, some cities and counties have weighed in with their recommendations.

In Harris County, officials released a statement today encouraging parents to take their kids trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 30.

County officials cite safety as the reason behind the recommendation and are also encouraging parents to have the trick-or-treating finished before dark.

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Halloween falling on a Sunday has left many parents wondering which day they should observe Halloween. While this is often a decision left to individual neighborhoods, some cities and counties have weighed in with their recommendations.
Thom Chandler

Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.