1. For Immediate Release
HALLOWEEN IS COMING TO LA GRANGE OCTOBER 21-31 2016!
​Make no bones about, La Grange is showing plenty of spirit this month when over 20 friendly,
life-sized skeletons lounge in front of local businesses beginning Oct. 21 as part of a
Halloween celebration organized by the La Grange Business Association called Skeletober.
Each skeleton is sponsored by a local business and has a specific theme, like Cubs Fan or
_____. The skeleton display is a kick off to the Halloween Walk, a tradition in the Village, and
Halloween Hunt involving participating merchants on Saturday, October 29.
​The Halloween Walk is a trick or treat parade for kids that begins at Cossitt School
Playground led by the Greater La Grange YMCA. Line-up starts at 9:30am and the walk is
10am - noon. Later in the day, have fun with pumpkin bowling, kids crafts and plenty of fun
with a Halloween Hunt to local businesses.
Don't forget to post your picture with one of our boney friends and you might win a
prize.​#skeletoberinlagrange​.
Saturday, October 29th:
Kids Trick or Treat Parade - 10 am - noon.​ The Greater La Grange YMCA Will lead a parade of
trick or treaters to your door - fill their sack with a treat, bounce back coupon or store flyer. If
you don’t have a business on the route, bring us your coupon and special treat ahead of time
so we’ll make sure it gets inserted in goodie bags at the line up at Cossitt School.
Halloween Hunt - noon - 5pm. ​It’s a hunt and find search around town! Each child will receive a
“passport” for the Halloween Hunt when they line-up to trick or treat. Stores will hide a special
item in the store for children to come and find and cross off their passport. When the child’s
passport is complete, head over to ​Anderson’s Bookstore ​for a chance to win a donated prize.
We’ll list your store on the map; why not plan your own Halloween themed activities and offers
in-store to encourage customer visits until 5 pm?
Friday, October 21 - Sunday, October 31
NEW! IT’S SKELETON SELFIES! - ​Set up a life sized skeleton themed to your business right in
front of your store to get social media buzzing about YOU with ​Skeleton Selfies.​ Be creative
and have fun; these skeletons are great for photos! Your friendly skeleton might be wearing a
chef’s hat, reading a book, riding a bike, holding a paint brush etc. You provide the skeleton

2. and we’ll provide a sign to display on your skeleton with your business name and list your
business location on the Halloween map.
How can my business get involved?
1.) All business amy hand out candy for the Kids Trick or Treat Parade on 10/29 - it is
optional and there is no fee.
2.) To be included on the Map and Passport, you must:
-Remain open until 5 pm on Saturday, October 29th
-Donate a prize or gift card with a minimum value of $25
-Pay a $25 participation fee to offset marketing costs
-Offer a special Halloween deal, activity, or promotion
3.) To display a Skeleton outside your business for the ​Skeleton Selfies ​you must:
- Set up a fun, life sized, skeleton in front of your business from October 21st-31st. It is
solely your responsibility to provide all your own materials as well as set-up, tear-down
and secure your display. You may not attach your skeleton to a light pole. You should
bring your skeleton inside whe your business is closed or display in your front window.
Skeletons in this display must be friendly and non-goulish. You accept all liability for
loss or damage to your skeleton. ​Horton’s has a limited supply of poseable five-foot
skeletons. We’ve also found an online supplier here: ​www.grandinroad.com​.
BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND WEBSITE (FOR MAP):
DETAILS OF HALLOWEEN OFFER OR ACTIVITIES ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
PLEASE CIRCLE IF YES:
Yes, I’m adding a themed skeleton in front of my business, OCT 21-31
Yes, I’m hiding a special items in my store for children to find for the Halloween Hunt, OCT 29
CONTACT NAME AND NUMBER:
CONTACT EMAIL:

3. $25 FEE PAID DONATED ITEM:
Drop off to the La Grange Business Association, 26 S. La Grange Road or Anderson’s
Bookshop - please email ​nancy@lgba.com​ to confirm participation. Check payable to La
Grange Business Association.
Registration & payment deadline​: Monday Oct 3, 2016
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