BAY RIDGE — Thousands of costumed locals of all ages lined Fifth Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 26, for the neighborhood’s third annual Halloween Fest. 

The event, which is run by the Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (BID), ran between 72nd to 85th Streets from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and provided an opportunity for everyone in the Bay Ridge community to celebrate Halloween in a safe, family-friendly environment and support local businesses, Elizabeth Lovejoy, executive director of the Bay Ridge Fifth Avenue BID, told the Brooklyn Eagle. 

“It’s all about bringing the community together for a day of fun, excitement and seasonal spirit,” Lovejoy said. “Families, kids and neighbors can enjoy a range of activities along the avenue, including pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts and trick-or-treating.  

“The Halloween Fest is truly special to our community because it brings people of all ages together for a day of joy, creativity and neighborhood pride,” Lovejoy explained, adding that the event has grown into a much-anticipated tradition. Local shops hand out treats and there are themed activities planned on the avenue. It’s a chance for everyone to connect, support one another and enjoy the vibrant spirit of the community.