Watertown Trunk-or-Treat Participation Rules

Thank you for joining us for this year's Trunk or Treat! To help ensure a safe, family-friendly,

and enjoyable event for all participants, please review and follow these rules:

1. Family-Friendly Theme

Decorations, costumes, and activities must be appropriate for children of all ages.

• No excessively scary, violent, sexual, or otherwise inappropriate content is allowed.

2. Candy and Giveaways

• Participants are expected to provide candy or other small treats for children.

• All items distributed must be sealed, store-bought, and safe for children.

• No homemade food items may be distributed.

3. Activities and Safety

• Vehicles must remain parked in designated areas for the duration of the event.

• Do not move vehicles until the event is officially concluded.

• Open flames, fireworks, or hazardous materials are not permitted.

4. Political, Religious, or Advocacy Materials

• To maintain a welcoming, family-focused atmosphere, political, religious, or

advocacy messaging is not permitted.

• This includes campaign materials, petitions, literature, fundraising, or promotion of

causes or organizations unrelated to the event.

• All decorations and handouts should focus on Halloween fun for kids and families.

5. Solicitation and Sales

• No sales of merchandise, services, or fundraising activities are permitted unless

expressly authorized in advance by the event organizer.

6. Respect and Conduct

• Al participants must treat others respectfully.

• No harassment, offensive language, or disruptive behavior will be tolerated.

7. Compliance

• Event staff reserve the right to ask any participant to remove inappropriate materials

or leave the event for failure to follow these rules.

Participation is a privilege, not a right, and rules will be enforced consistently for all

groups.

Acknowledgment

By participating in the Trunk or Treat event, you agree to abide by these rules and follow

directions from event staff