I went in the afternoon to satisfy my curiosity. The theme this year is Storybook Witches. These ranged from Hansel and Gretel, to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to Sleeping Beauty and so on. Though the originators do not micromanage the theme, there was only one repeat (Hansel and Gretel).
The weather was lovely. It was still in the 60's after the sun went down. One homeowner predicted they would have at least 4,000 visitors to their tiny street, even though Halloween fell on a Wednesday this year. NJ.com has great pictures from the event, including one of Frank Rios (from the lead house) parading with his Mummers group, the Uptown Mummers string band. I wondered why the mummers came to their street. That answers that question.
As at least one home's display was still under construction midday, Don and I went back after dinner to see the final production. We arrived around 8:30, as much of the crowd was going home and after the Mummers parade was over. Last year we went during the parade, and that was insane. We were both glad to be a little later this year.
For those of you who did not have a chance to visit, here are my pictures from the event.
Hansel and Gretel |
It can't hurt to ask |
Broom Parking |
The other Hansel and Gretel |
Harry Potter |
Sleeping Beauty |
"Only" 210 carved pumpkins this year. In the past it was closer to 1,000. |
The views at night.
Wizard of Oz |
Crime Scene Witch |
Narnia |
\Hansel and Gretel |
Hansel and Gretel |
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