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CANCELED: Collinsville Halloween Parade

Gather outside the Canton "Hysterical" Museum for an evening of Halloween surprises emceed by Monster of Ceremonies Boosolini Collins!

Dance performances on the steps of the Yoga Center of Collinsville begin at 6:30 p.m., including belly dancing set to the music of Collinsville band Bipolar Jukebox.

Dr. Feverstein plans to launch candy from a new contraption he's building in his lab.

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During the parade, led by the Truck of Doom where the Phantom Organist will ride with his pipe organ accompanying the mayhem, the Goon Squad will throw more candy and the Voodoo Island Drum Circle will make hearts beat faster.

Free refreshments are available during the parade at the Collinsville Congregational Church on South Street.

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Judges will award prizes for Best Costumes back at the Yoga Center.  

All are welcome to wear your spookiest, chilliest, funniest or most devastatingly outrageous costumes and join the parade, which leaves from near the Canton Historical Museum at 7 p.m. for a short loop around town. 

All events are FREE. Support the Collinsville Arts Initiative in their efforts to transform Collinsville for this annual tradition by purchasing a special edition Halloween t-shirt or hoodie at LaSalle Market, The Village Sweet Shoppe or Rootz. 

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