A Sapperton family is trying to liven up a street that’s normally pretty quiet on Halloween.
Christie Man is inviting community members to attend the second annual Rest In Peace on Kelly Street event on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The free event, taking place in the 500 block of Kelly Street, is a chance for folks to “rest in peace” before heading out to trick or treat, to warm up between homes or to be their “resting place” for the night.
After moving to the 500 block of Kelly Street in the summer of 2016, Man was disappointed to have less than 10 trick-or-treaters came to her new home. She found it depressing to live on a street that was deserted on Halloween – and decided to do something about it.
“Having grown up in a bustling Halloween street, I remember the magic, sense of community and fun it had been just outside my door,” she said in a write-up about the event. “This was just not acceptable.”
In an effort to bring back the crowds that once visited the street on Halloween, Man decided the best way to get them to the area was by providing shelter, warmth, food and drinks.
Everyone is invited to drop by Rest in Peace on Kelly Street and enjoy coffee or hot chocolate, and pizza supplied by Sapperton’s Pappa Leo’s Pizza, warm up under heat lamps and gazebos, soak up the Halloween vibe and enjoy giveaways and treats.
More details can be found on the Rest in Peace on Kelly St. page on Facebook.
