Oxford and Munford, AL — Last night, the cities of Oxford and Munford came alive with Halloween festivities that drew crowds of families, children, and community members eager for a night of safe, fun-filled celebration.
Oxford’s Halloweek Grand Finale In Oxford, the city wrapped up its annual “Halloweek” with a highly successful event that drew thousands of attendees. The celebration featured a mix of activities orchestrated by city departments, downtown merchants, and local agencies. The streets were filled with costumed children collecting candy, parents enjoying the festive atmosphere, and city staff ensuring everyone’s safety.
Oxford Mayor Alton Craft expressed his pride in the city’s Halloween event, saying, “Halloween has become a day all of us in Oxford look forward to when families, as well as the city staff, get the opportunity to have some good, clean, and safe fun. It is always worth the great effort by our city departments when we can share the joy provided by the smiles on children’s faces. The City Council and I appreciate all the hard work by our departments, made worthwhile by the great turnout again this year.”
Oxford Fire Chief Gary Sparks echoed the mayor’s sentiment, sharing, “It was a wonderful time seeing all the kids dressed up and so happy. I’m glad OFD could be a part of this with other city agencies and our downtown merchants.”
Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge highlighted the importance of community engagement, adding, “OXPD always looks forward to engaging with the children on Halloween, whether it is downtown or in the subdivisions. Community engagement is extremely important to us. We always want to have a safe venue for children and families to attend.”
Munford’s Halloween Castle Debut In Munford, the city debuted a new attraction that captured the imagination of attendees—the “Halloween Castle.” This detailed cardboard creation was brought to life by Renee Stone, known as The Plague Doctor, and her team of dedicated co-workers. Stone, who also serves as the city’s activities director, spoke about the effort that went into creating the castle.
“A lot of several weeks of hard work, cardboard backdrops. My co-workers and I, we worked hard on it,” Stone said. “We helped the kids have a good time. We’ve got candy about every three or four feet. We’re hoping everybody has a good time tonight.”
In addition to the Halloween festivities, Stone shared a preview of the city’s upcoming holiday plans, including a Christmas parade on December 5th and a free ice-skating rink for all ages. “We have our parade and we also have the ice skating rink coming. It’s going to be a free event for all ages, and we’re going to have some vendors and arts and crafts, so we’re looking forward to that,” Stone said.
Both Oxford and Munford showcased the spirit of community and the dedication of local leaders and volunteers who made these celebrations memorable. From candy and costumes to community engagement and creative displays, these events reinforced the joy of shared celebrations in Calhoun County.
Video and Photos by Shasta Jones
