(Atlantic, Iowa) – [**updated 10/24] The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday, announced community Trick-or-Treating in Atlantic, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 30th, instead of the previously announced date of Oct. 31st. The change is being made because, according to Chamber Executive Director Kelsey Beschorner, “Our hometown football team has made it into the playoffs (go Trojans!), and to ensure everyone can enjoy both the big game and our beloved Halloween traditions.” The Chamber, City, and community partners, she said have agreed to move festivities up by one day.

Here’s the updated schedule for Thursday, October 30th:

Cass Health Trick-or-Treating**
2:30–4:00 PM

Atlantic News Telegraph / South O Roofing Costume & Coloring Contest
Registration: 3:15–3:50 PM
Judging: 4:00 PM

Downtown Trick-or-Treating
3:30–5:00 PM

City-Wide Trick-or-Treating
5:00–7:00 PM

Beschorner said, “We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as our town rallies together to support our kids. If your business is not located Downtown, please feel free to come and join the festivities on Chestnut Street!”