Members of the Galena Rotary assisted the Chamber of Commerce and local law enforcement in helping maintain crowd control during the annual Halloween Parade in Galena.
Galena’s Halloween Parade draws tens of thousands of spectators from all over. Spectacular floats entered by local businesses, fire trucks, and balloon baskets make the parade a visual spectacle, while the children collect baskets full of candy.
The total amount of candy given away at the parade is not known, but it is measured in tons. Flatbed trailers lined with storage containers overflowing with candy accompanied many of the floats.
Rotarians and family offering their assistance during the annual Galena Halloween Parade are, left to right: Joker, Carter Newton, Steve Barg, Helen Kilgore (front), Lori and Mike Spillane, and Chris and Dennis Irwin.