Mystic community brings back festive Halloween Parade
1 Nov 2021
Community Interest
With sirens belting, firetrucks escorted a crowd of at least 200 participants dressed as superheroes, witches and more across the Mystic River bridge Sunday during the revival of the Halloween Parade.
After several years without the event, several town agencies came together to bring it back.
"It's a great event for the kids," said Tony Manfredi Jr., chief of the Mystic Fire Department. "I remember walking with my son years ago."
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