TAMPA, Fla. — Families filled the Tampa Riverwalk Saturday for a free Halloween-themed event featuring trick-or-treat stations, dance parties, food trucks, and a lively costume contest judged by Tampa Bay 28's Sean Daly and Shay Ryan.
WATCH: Families pack Tampa Riverwalk for trick-or-treat festivities and costume contest
Organizers said thousands of children, from babies to 12-year-olds, arrived in colorful costumes to enjoy the festivities.
The celebration comes less than a week before Halloween, giving families an early chance to get into the holiday spirit while enjoying the waterfront atmosphere.
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