Close to 250 youngsters and their parents took part in the Cheer Infinity Athletics (CIA) event just outside the Alliance Church on Saturday, taking advantage of a unique format that saw a dozen vehicles decorated in the style of the season distributing all sorts of special treats both salty and sweet.
A common event for clubs all over Canada in past years, with era of COVID-19 creating concerns for some when it comes to trick-or-treating, the CIA decided this time around was the perfect chance to try it themselves.
One of the events organizers, CIA coach Melissa Marzolf, said things couldn’t have gone much better, especially given the windy conditions that saw them move the whole thing from the parking lot to a more-secluded area behind the church. Other than that, a steady stream of folks in costumes of all sorts — from dinosaurs to Edmonton Oilers to zombies and even a spider or two — took part in 45 minute waves to reduce the chance of excessive crowding.
A smart choice, too, as right off the hop things were plenty busy, staying that way until the end of the three-hour event.
Here’s a look at some of the sights that were seen, and have a safe Halloween night!
