History 21 The Podcast - 5.19 Anoka's First Halloween Festival

As a response to shenanigans leading up to October 31, the City of Anoka came together for their first Halloween Festival in 1920. Hear what that first Halloween was like and how the city came together to celebrate the day.

Hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director.

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Anoka Halloween

Anoka Halloween is an all-volunteer 501c3 non profit organization. A team of volunteers meet year-round to plan the events, contests, scholarships, and parades that people enjoy each year in Anoka. Join the committee and help continue the Anoka Halloween legacy. Meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month at the Anoka American Legion.