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A Shelter Island Halloween, 2016

Steppin' lively as the parade kicks off Monday afternoon.
BEVERLEA WALZ PHOTO Steppin’ lively as the annual Shelter Island Halloween Parade kicks off Monday afternoon in the Center.

A perfect autumn afternoon was the special setting for the annual Shelter Island Halloween Parade in the Center Monday. Many veterans of the parade said it was the best attended in years.

Revelers of all ages strutted their stuff and then headed into the firehouse for hotdogs and other treats. Soon it was off to Smith Street and environs for trick or treating and more fun.

Reporter staff photographer Beverlea Walz captured part of the  the joyous day.

Happiness. Ariebella Hand has it all working, with a beautiful costume, a balloon, a hotdog and a smile for the camera.
Happiness. Ariebella Hand has it all working, with a beautiful costume, a balloon, a hotdog and a smile for the camera.
Elle and Tate Foard.
Elle and Tate Foard.
Whoa! Alfie Brigham in one of the more creative costumes of the day.
Whoa! Alfie Brigham in one of the more creative costumes of the day.
Sadie Green-Clark brought a friend to help with her presentation
Sadie Green-Clark brought a friend to help with her presentation.
Lily Brigham and Alexis Bartilucci.
Lily Brigham and Alexis Bartilucci.
Katherine Franzoni and Annabella Springer.
Katherine Franzoni and Annabella Springer.
Lauren Gibbs and Mandy Marcello silly-stringing Tom Cronin and Bobby Marcello.
Lauren Gibbs and Mandy Marcello silly-stringing Tom Cronin and Bobby Marcello.
Ava Johnson and Nolan Sanwald get treats from Judy Sherman.
Ava Johnson and Nolan Sanwald get treats from Judy Sherman.
Owen Wood bravely fights a dragon.
Owen Wood bravely fights a dragon.
Maddie Hallman with Isabelle Topliff and Haley Lowell-Lisnackie.
Maddie Hallman with Isabelle Topliff and Haley Lowell-Liszanckie.
Entering Christine Gross's house on South Ferry Road.
Entering Christine Gross’s house on South Ferry Road.