10/26/2023
Issue 419
Dear Cathedral City Residents,

We hope you’ll join us this weekend for the City of Cathedral City’s annual Halloween Spooktacular, presented by State Farm Agent Phil Goodge! This free family-friendly event features trick-or-treating with more than 50,000 pieces of candy! The 7th annual event will once again take place at Cathedral City Civic Center Plaza, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.

Join friends, neighbors, and family for a Spooktacular time including activities such as Halloween costume contests (two bikes given away each hour), exhibitions by Cathedral City Police and Cathedral City Fire, music, and family games. This year’s event will also feature special performances by Cathedral City High School’s Ballet Folklorico group. LifeStream Blood Bank will also be on site with its bloodmobile. All donors at Sunday’s blood drive will receive a $15 movie e-ticket!

Halloween Spooktacular provides you with information about the police and fire departments, to view special demonstrations, and get to know the men and women who serve you each day. Admission is free and free parking is also available.

List of sponsors/vendors:
  • State Farm Agent Phil Goodge (Title Sponsor)
  • S.C.R.A.P. Gallery
  • Meester Zebra Restaurant
  • TextKevin.com Accident Attorneys
  • Konnections Certification Inc. (Information Booth)
  • Cathedral City Evening Rotary
  • Burrtec
  • Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control
  • La Michoacana Ice Cream Parlor
  • Cathedral City Senior Center
  • Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City
Ryan Hunt
Communications & Events Manager
760-770-0396
RHunt@cathedralcity.gov

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