I'm not exactly sure when Halloween decorations began rivalling Christmas decor in extravagance, but I love every second of it. Growing up in a family that loved Spooky Season, it warms my heart to see ghouls galore everywhere I look this time of year.

That means I would enjoy a trip down "Halloween Street," and it gives me an idea. Take any holiday that lends itself to extreme, outlandish decorations and give it an "address." Think Christmas Cove, St. Patrick's Place, and Valentine Avenue. But it's October, so we'll save those concepts for another day, and focus on a Louisville neighborhood that, once again, is bringing folks in from near and far to enjoy the scariest time of the year. Yep, it's time for Hillcrest Avenue to transform into Halloween Street.

Should you visit Halloween Street, there are a few guidelines the neighborhood has established for guests:

  • Please do not go into lawns of residents unless given permission. Many yards have lots of electrical cords and other props that could cause damage.
  • Vandalism or theft of any kind will not be tolerated. Police officers patrol the area more frequently during the month of October. On the night of Halloween, police officers will be staffed.
  • This is a holiday for the children, remember that...
  • Please refrain from carrying alcohol on the sidewalk.
  • Please watch your language since there are kids around at all times.
  • Be kind to one another.
  • Be safe.

Also, there will be houses with milk crates on the sidewalks. They are used for canned good donations. Additionally, it is requested that visitors make a donation of anywhere from $5 to $20 to assist in the provision of off-duty police officers who will be patrolling the street.

On Halloween night--it's on Thursday, this year--trick-or-treating will occur between 5 PM and 9 PM. Historically--parents and kids included--more than 5,000 people show up for the big night, so plan accordingly. There's plenty of street parking.

To paraphrase an iconic children's series, "Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Halloween Street?" I sure can.

Happy Halloween!

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