During both weekend days the city hosted its inaugural “Halloween Nightfair On Washington Street. Washington Street, along with sections of North and South Main Streets were closed beginning Saturday morning for the event, which featured many family activities such as magicians, a bounce house, pumpkin painting and trick or treat bag decorating. A grammy winning band, Goodboys performed along with DJ Laidback Luke.

Anna Breault, special event coordinator for the city helped create the event as a community celebration of the popular holiday and spent many thousands of dollars for the DJ’s, sound systems and stage lighting.

Later that night, the South Norwalk Entertainment District, known as SoNo, which runs along Washington Street and onto North and South Main Streets was crowded with hundreds of Halloween celebrants on Saturday night, with several of the bars hosting costume contests.

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Just over decade ago the district was thriving with many shops, restaurants and clubs. Over time, there was a bit of a downturn with some long standing business closing down. Now however it seems the crowds have returned perhaps larger than ever with the addition of several new latin clubs adding to the mix. Tablao, a Spanish oriented restaurant and bar sits alongside Bandido Mexican restaurant on Washington Street.

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There was plenty to see, great music and drinks with the streets filled with party people hanging out and enjoying the holiday.

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There was no shortage of creativity and imagination not to mention sexy styles.

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