PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZMembers of the Catasauqua Youth Athletic Association varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads settle in on their Sour Patch Kids-themed float for the Catasauqua-North Catasauqua Halloween Parade, held Oct. 22.

The Catasauqua Youth Athletic Association’s 12U softball team members channel their inner emotions and show some community spirit during the Catasauqua-North Catasauqua Halloween parade Oct. 22.

Tootsie the Clown decorates the face of Catasauqua resident Carter Nunez during the pre-parade party at the main pavilion at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. The event included food, music, face painting and more.

The CYAA 10U softball team portrays “Minions in Space” with a float adorned with a planet and a telescope.

Catasauqua High School Varsity C Club member Cheryl Puello carries the title banner for the parade.

The CYAA junior varsity football team is ready for the parade.

Members of the Pipers of the Caribbean line up on 14th Street to march their pirate-like musical antics through the parade route.

Cheerleaders from the Catasauqua High School varsity and junior varsity squads are enthusiastically joined by Catasauqua Middle School cheerleaders.

North Catasauqua resident Armando Ortiz dresses in costume with his son Jenxell Ortiz and his niece Amaryllis Ortiz.

Isabelle Snyder, of North Catasauqua, makes a delicious snack while watching the parade with her family.

Doni Faust, of North Catasauqua, offers free hugs — if you dare!