Join the Halloween Fun: Kenton-Central Hardin County Optimist Club’s Costume Contest and Parade Set for October 26th

The Optimist Club of Kenton-Central Hardin County will hold its annual Halloween Costume Contest and Parade in downtown Kenton on Saturday, October 26 at 2:30 pm.

Costume judging will begin at 2 pm, and parade line-up is at 2:20 pm.

This year’s contest and parade line-up will be held in the parking lot of the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library, located at the corner of E. Carrol and North Cherry Streets in Kenton. 

The parade will start at the corner of East Carrol and North Cherry Streets.

It will will head south on Cherry, then turn west onto East Franklin Street before heading north on Wayne Street.

The parade will end at the corner of Carrol and Wayne Streets near St. John’s Evangelical Church.

The Halloween Costume Contest and Parade are open to all ages with prizes awarded for Scariest, Best Costume, Most Original and Best Group.

The Optimist Club also encourages all area organizations and groups to participate in the parade by providing a float.

If your group is interested in participating, contact Drew Kissling at 419-673-3130.