Trick-or-treat, minus the traffic in Lewes

Superheroes and princesses, but no cars. That was the spirit of Halloween night in Lewes.

For the first time, the city closed Kings Highway from 5 to 9 p.m. for safety during trick-or-treating hours. That gave free rein to hundreds of kids and parents who did not have to worry about dodging traffic to grab some treats.

Families did have to dodge a few raindrops, but that did not ruin the party.

“We go all out with decorations for Halloween,” said Vickie Taylor, who was sporting an extra pair of eyes on her head as she handed out candy outside her Manila Avenue home.

Trick-or-treaters wound their way through the side streets to collect candy. Many homes were decked out and did not disappoint.

Some ghouls and goblins made the rounds through Zwaanendael Park, where members of Lewes in Bloom and the Zwaanendael Club doled out candy. The fountain in the park was lined with lighted pumpkins.

Lewes Police officers blocked off traffic on Kings Highway, from McFee to Third streets. They also handed out candy while they worked, as did members of the Lewes Fire Department.

“The road closure has gone fine,” said Police Chief Tom Spell. “The neighborhood knew it was coming. We did a good job of publicizing it.”

Spell expected the crowd to surge as the evening went on. “Daylight saving, last year, was before Halloween. This year it’s after, so that makes a difference,” he said.