PRESS PHOTO BY ALICE ADAMS Vera Cruz held its annual Halloween parade Oct. 12. ABOVE: Members of Club Pack 31 carry a banner as their Troop marches in the parade. Additional photos appear on Page A11.

Two costumed attendees sit on a curb as they await the start of the parade.

Food on a table outside of the Vera Cruz Tavern and Grille is sold by parade organizers.

A percussionist from the Allentown Hobo “Almost” Marching Band plays from the band's trailer as it rolls by during the parade. Some members marched alongside the trailer, which was decked out in Halloween décor.

PRESS PHOTOS BY ALICE ADAMS Players in the Allentown Hobo “Almost” Marching Band play during the parade.

Santa Claus waves from the back of a fire truck as it drives by during the parade. Parade participants threw candy to the waving, costumed spectators.