BATON ROUGE — Trick-or-treat hours for the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish will be 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, as announced by Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office.

The statement added that neighborhoods and local community groups may organize their own events at other times, at their discretion.

Residents are advised to stay visible by wearing reflective materials or bright fabric, and carrying a flashlight or glow sticks. Children should stay on sidewalks and be cautious when crossing roads.

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