Did you know that Halloween has a capital? Anoka, Minnesota, calls itself the “Halloween Capital of the World,” as it is one of the first cities in the United States to put on a Halloween celebration that discourages people 1 playing tricks or causing trouble.
In 1920, a weeklong celebration was started in Anoka in an effort to take the trick 2 of trick-or-treat. The Grand Day Parade includes a Mass Band, made up 3 bands from four high schools. Another featured event is the Gray Ghost Run, inspired by sightings of Bill Andberg, a marathon runner in his 70s whose gray-clad ghostly figure can often be seen running 4 a local cemetery.
There are many competitions 5 the week, including a pumpkin bake-off and one for best Halloween house decorations. Most participants wear their Halloween costumes.