HAPPY HALLOWEEN
In honor of Halloween, here are some fun facts and happenings
for your Halloween Weekend!
KREWE DE BOO PARADE ROUTE
Thursday October 30 @ 6:30PM
Mardi Gras Style Parade in the
French Quarter. The thrill of riding amongst the monsters
and eerie creatures in the Krewe of BOO! is
an exhilarating experience you’ll always remember.
TULANE HOME
FOOTBALL GAME
Friday, Oct. 31 @ 7 p.m. vs.
Cincinnati, Yulman Stadium (Halloween Night)
- It’s the Ghoulman Stadium Spooktacular! Come visit the Academy
Sports Kids Zone, with inflatables, face painters, trick-or-treating and
more!
- Tailgating will start on the LBC & Newcomb Quads at 3 p.m.
- Dress in costume for the costume contest!
HALLOWEEN FUN FACTS
The first Jack O Lanterns were actually
made from turnips.
Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween
Fifty percent of kids prefer
to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24% who prefer
non-chocolate candy and 10% who preferred gum.
Trick-or-treating
evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to
placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that
marked the end of the Celtic calendar year
Both Salem,
Massachusetts, and Anoka, Minnesota, are the self-proclaimed Halloween
capitals of the world.
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