Callithumpian Festival - Decatur, IN
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bluesneaky
N 40° 49.788 W 084° 55.442
16T E 675046 N 4521937
Calli what? We don't know how its got is name, we just accept it and run with it. Come join the fun!
Waymark Code: WMCZK1
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2011
Views: 5
Decatur's Callithumpian festival has all sorts of activities scheduled leading up to Halloween Night and the Callithumpian Parade.
In 2011 there were fireworks, poster painting contests, Haunted Decatur Wagon Tours, trunk or treat (trick or treat from the trunks of cars), craft shows, car shows, poker run, mattress sale, safety park trick or treating, creatures of the night, quilt shows, goul-a-thon at the bowing alley, fun run, and of course the biggie... the parade.
The parade is held at night on a week night like Monday. The weather is always scheduled to be cold, sometimes we add "darn cold" or wet to the mix just to spice it up. No matter though its always fun. Lots of bands show up (like what else do they have to do on a Monday night) and there are lots of floats and boats and what all have you (2011 saw over 200 entries). Being Halloween time and a parade, if you are a kid some folks might even throw candy at you if you sit close to the curb. There are food vendors located around the courthouse on the streets too so come hungry!
How many days does the festival last?: 5
Admission Price: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
National, County, or City Festival?: City
Coordinates Location:: Juding platform for the parade
Website:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
You must visit the festival at the time of the event. You must post a picture of the festival as it is going on, or a picture of a sign or banner promoting the festival.