HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 27, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ghouls and goblins are taking over downtown Huntington Beach on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., for a special Halloween celebration sponsored by the Downtown Huntington Beach Business Improvement District. Three blocks of Main St. will be closed to car traffic for a street fair complete with trick-or-treating, music, bounce houses, a petting zoo, a Ferris wheel and more. Contestants can bring their handiwork to a pumpkin carving contest, which will be judged beginning at 5:30 in front of the Longboard Restaurant and Pub at 217 Main Street. A costume contest will be judged at 7:00 p.m. in front of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at 200 Main St.
"The downtown merchants established this event years ago to give back to the community," said Steve Daniels, president of the Downtown Huntington Beach Business Improvement District. "It's a pleasure to be able to provide a safe, fun place where families can celebrate the holiday."
The celebration is now in its thirteenth year and continues to grow. In 2005, an estimated 8,000 -- 10,000 people flocked to Main St. for the fun, and that number is expected to increase in 2006.
For more information on the Halloween celebration on Main St., contact the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at (714) 969-0795, or the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau at (714) 969-3492 or www.surfcityusa.com.
About the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau
The Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau is the designated marketing organization representing Huntington Beach, California. One of the top Southern California vacation destinations featuring premier California beach resorts, Huntington Beach is the ideal location for a California family vacation, California weekend getaway or surfing trip. With eight and half miles of pristine California beaches, Huntington Beach is fast becoming a destination of choice for vacationers and business travelers alike. To plan your Surf City USA vacation or to learn more about Huntington Beach, visit the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau Web site at www.surfcityusa.com or call 800-729-6232 for a free visitors guide.
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