TOMS RIVER – To newcomers, it likely seems bizarre: trick or treating in Toms River and several surrounding towns will be held on Oct. 30, instead of on Halloween.
The reason? The 84th edition of Toms River Fire Co. 1’s Halloween Parade will march in the downtown on Oct. 31, Halloween night.
Toms River and surrounding river towns, including Pine Beach, Beachwood and South Toms River, have long held trick or treating on the day before Halloween to allow kids to get treats and also participate in the parade.
