The 5th Annual Gjonaj/Klein Halloween Parade stepped off Pelham Parkway at White Plains Road at 1:45 PM as scheduled.
The parade goers led by State Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, White Plains Road BID Executive Director Joe Thompson, consisting of about 100 children and their parents marched to PS 105 on Brady Avenue several blocks from the starting point. As you will see in the photos below they marched down White Plains Road past the stores, turned left onto Brady Avenue, and then proceeded to PS 105 where everyone went inside to start to party.
Above - They marched down White Plains Road past the stores like Chase Bank, but there was no time to stop in any of the stores such as the Pizza Hut/Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins - Below.
Above - There wasn't even time to stop for a cup of Starbucks Coffee on White Plains Road.
Below - The marchers are on Brady Avenue one block from PS 105 now.
Above - PS 105 was having renovations to the outside, so the protective scaffolding provided the proper atmosphere as you entered the school.
Below - Inside there were treats, face painting, pumpkin face making, and music for the kids to enjoy.
Above - Water and other liquid refreshments, snacks, and candied apples. were available to be had.
Below - Each child was given a pumpkin.
Above - The children were given markers to draw on the pumpkins.
Below - The Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association happily volunteered their time for the children's enjoyment.
Above - State Senator Jeff Klein said a few words about Halloween safety for the children.
Below - Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj said it has been great partnering with Senator Klein on this and many other projects they do for the community.
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Above - Senator Klein and Assemblyman Gjonaj gave out goody bags to the children. While Below a staffer dressed as the Grim Reaper walks around.
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