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Hendersonville's annual Treat Street Carnival returns on Halloween from 5 to 8 p.m. on Main Street, Henderson County Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville announced.

The popular family-friendly event promises an evening filled with ghoulish delights, thrilling activities and spine-chilling entertainment for all ages. Mars Candy has generously provided extra candy this year for the downtown merchants and contributors to distribute.

Trick or treating kicks off at 5 p.m. along Main Street from Allen Street to Sixth Avenue. In addition, contributor booths from community organizations and businesses will line Main Street and many merchants will have candy and treats at their stores.

Treat Street will include a costume contest and Monster Mash dance party by Sound Extreme DJ. A variety of inflatables, kids’ activities and plenty of spooky fun will be provided by Kids Zone sponsor, Biltmore Church.

The costume contest and Monster Mash take place in the 100 block in front of the Historic Courthouse. Guests are encouraged to don their best costumes for a chance to win prizes. Costume contest registration begins at 5 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse square. Judging will start at 6 p.m., with the pet category first to be judged. Age categories are infants to age 3, 4 to 7, 8 to 11, 12 to 15, and 16-plus. Families and groups may also register, 

The event requires a full street closure of Main Street from Sixth Avenue to Allen Street. To accommodate event setup, no parking is allowed on Main Street after noon; towing is enforced. Fourth Avenue West from Washington to Blythe Street will again be closed to motorists from 4 to 9 p.m. for trick or treating. Justice, Whitted, Valley and Ehringhaus streets will remain open for travel. All motorists are encouraged to remain vigilant for children and families in the area.