Costumed partiers take to streets for annual parade

The 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, takes off in the downtown area on Sunday, Oct. 28. Hundreds turned out to join in the fun. Photo: Contributed

Having some fun at the 31st annual New Canaan Halloween Parade and promoting New Canaan High School's upcoming production of "Alice in Wonderland" are, from left, Nancy Leville as the White Rabbit and Elizabeth Koennecke as Alice. Anna Oxman from this summerís production of "Pinkalicious" joins them. Photo: Contributed

Some lucky kids get to ride in a fire truck during the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28. Photo: Contributed

Some lucky kids get to ride in a fire truck during the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28. Photo: Contributed

A youngster makes a careful choice of treats during the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28. Photo: Contributed

It was a family affair for this father-son duo at the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28. Photo: Contributed

A black cat crosses the street during the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28. Photo: Contributed

Some of the costumes were clever and elaborate at the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28. Photo: Contributed

Emily Coyle, dressed as a pirate, hands out candy to eager trick-or-treaters at the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28. Photo: Contributed

Dawn Lynch and her daughters, Megan, left, and Amber show they are having a good time at the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28. Photo: Contributed

A Dia de Los Muertos-inspired costume is one of the many varied get-ups seen at the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28. Photo: Contributed

Is this dragon roaring or crying at the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28? Photo: Contributed

Levon Keshishian, dressed as a lion, is all smiles after participating in the 31st annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 28. His mother said Levon means "lion" in Armenian. Photo: Contributed