The Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor its annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest for township residents Oct. 31 at the Monroe Township Community Center, Monmouth Road, rain or shine.
Registration is set for 10:30 a.m. Judging of costumes will take place at 10:45 a.m. The parade will begin at 11 a.m.
Divisions for costume prizes are: baby buggy for youngsters in carriages and strollers; toddlers (walkers up to 2 years old); preschool (3- and 4-yearolds); kindergarten; first and second grades; third and fourth grades; fifth grade and up; floats and all other wheels. A best-overall costume trophy will be awarded. First-, second- and third-place winners will be named in the float contest.