Police officers celebrate halloween with community at ymca’s fright night

Police officers celebrate Halloween with community at YMCA’s Fright Night

BOSTON — Officers from Boston Police Department’s District E-5 joined local families at the Parkway Community YMCA’s annual Fright Night, embracing the Halloween spirit with creative costumes, spooky festivities, and a haunted house.

The event, hosted by the YMCA, featured eerie music, performances, and an array of treats, creating a fun-filled evening for all ages. The District E-5 Community Service team mingled with attendees, enjoying the Halloween celebrations and connecting with residents in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.

Police officers celebrate halloween with community at ymca’s fright night
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“Our officers enjoyed seeing the creative costumes and enjoying the Halloween spirit together with our community members,” the department stated in a release. They extended thanks to the YMCA for organizing the event and to all those who attended.

Fright Night is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community relationships through events and outreach programs. For more community stories, the Boston Police Department encouraged residents to visit BPDnews.com.

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