Touch A Truck And Costume Contests At Tuscaloosa Event

Once again, PARA will bring their family fun festival, BOO! In the Park back to Tuscaloosa on October 31. The fun will begin at 9 am and last until 1 pm. As usual, the event is free for the community. Boo! In The Park features lots of trick-or-treating, games, inflatables, and, of course, a costume contest.

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The festivities will take place at Sokol Park North and are presented by the Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation, or PARA. As you might expect, you can count on plenty of candy and the always popular "Touch a Truck," along with many other family activities. A parade for those in costume will take place at 10:30 am and again at 12:30 pm. The Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation team is actively seeking vendors, food trucks, sponsors, and hosts. If you are interested in participating in the festival in any of these areas, contact PARA for more details.

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