Hundreds of kids in a wide variety of costumes made their way through Salem Monday night during Trick or Treat.
Those set up along Main and Broadway downtown and at various Trunk or Treat sites reported brisk business.
Salem Police reported no Halloween issues.
The evening began with the traditional Halloween Costume Contest sponsored by the Salem Recreation Department and Marion County YMCA.
Scarlett, Ivy, David, and Taylor Villalobos dressed s Bob’s Family Burgers took first place in the family division. Jocelyn and Liann Redenbo and Grace, Easton and Josiah Henson as Peter Pan characters took second. Al, Angie, Alek, and Amelia Kemner took third place as Star War characters.
Three and younger winners.
In the three years and younger category, Mays Mosbarger dressed as a duck was first, Lilly Snow dressed as Baby Yoda was second, and Evie Benjamin as Eleven was third.
4 to 7-year-old Halloween costume winners.
In the four to seven-year-old division, Jaxon Munter-Grover dressed as a burger took first. June Dale Graham as Steve Irwin was second. Katrina Wolff wearing a Beetle Juice costume was third.
8 to 12-year-old Halloween contest winners.
In the eight to 12-year-old division, Vincent Simmons dressed as a monster deer was first, Braxton Munter-Grover as Hamilton was second, and Kayle Rhymes as Dr. Octopus was third.
Here are some more Halloween pictures from around Salem Monday night:
The haunted house in front of the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
A Jurassic Park theme vehicle in the SCHS Trunk or Treat. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Members of the SCHS Peer Helpers at their Trunk or Treat on the front parking lot at the school. The 14 vehicles attracted a large crowd. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Trick or Treaters get their treats at the First Baptist Church. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
It appears this Halloween character is a little hungry. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Savings Bank was a stop for the trick-or-treaters. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
A haunted ambulance with a good supply of candy was presented by United Medical Response. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
The Salem Chamber of Commerce set up at Sweney Corner with lots of goodies. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
The Salem Fire Protection District was a hot spot to pick up candy. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Even beasts from the past like to have transportation. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
