Families and neighbors celebrated Halloween on Archer Avenue during the Midway Chamber’s Pumpkin Jamboree Parade, featuring costumes, candy and community pride. (Photo by Evelina Poole)

The annual Halloween Pumpkin Jamboree Parade, hosted by the Midway Chamber of Commerce, brought hundreds of families and community members to Archer Avenue on Saturday morning for a festive celebration of costumes, candy and community spirit.

Grand Marshal Milton Coronado, a well-known local artist and muralist, led the parade as participants made their way from Nordica to Kennedy High School. The procession featured decorated bikes, wagons, strollers and UTVs, each showcasing creative Halloween flair.

Spectators lined Archer Avenue under clear autumn skies, cheering as children in costumes waved from the route. The sound of music and laughter carried through the air as candy was passed out to eager trick-or-treaters.

The family-friendly event highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for seasonal traditions and provided a safe, welcoming space for residents to come together in celebration.

By the end of the morning, Archer Avenue was filled with smiles, sweet treats and a strong sense of neighborhood pride.