Even though Franklin Street did not completely close this year due to lightning and rainhundreds of people celebrated Halloween on the sidewalks of downtown Chapel Hill.
It was supposed to be the first year the street was completely closed after the event has been canceled for two years due to COVID-19.
Writer Bridget Bendezu asked people about their rainy Halloween experiences on Franklin Street.
Alexa Al HadeffUNC first year human development and family sciences and psychology
“I heard about how they closed the street and it was a huge block party. It went pretty good because the rain stopped. It’s exciting, I didn’t expect this that there are so many people.
Dave “Hedgehog Dave” Leeds, owner of Dave’s Domestic Hedgehogs
” I feel good. We were here last year and I had a son go to school here. We had a great time, we love Chapel Hill. Come to me for a hedgehog. I brought him (Adam the Hedgehog) here to introduce him to people because people don’t really understand hedgehogs.
Chris and Joy Phillips from Calabash, North Carolina
“It’s an awesome night hanging out in Chapel Hill. We were just passing through, were going to a hockey game and decided to stay and see what Tar Heel life was like. What did they say? It’s a great day to be a Tar Heel. It was a happy accident that we ended up here. Some of the best things in life happen organically.
Autumn ElkinsUNC Major in Medical Anthropology and Political Science
“I went there last year, but I don’t think I went when they closed it. Maybe it was after. It’s amazing, some of these people have really creative outfits and I I’m a little jealous. I wish they’d closed the streets because it’s not safe, but that’s okay.”
Caroline KujawaUNC Senior Exercise and Sports Science Major
“This is my first time on Franklin Street due to COVID-19 and it was raining my freshman year. When we were walking around earlier I thought it was going to be empty but it’s not that much fun. masked guys scare us.
Grace KeelUNC major senior psychology and development of human and organizational leadership
“I went there in first grade but it didn’t shut down either. It was fun, but I’m sad it didn’t get shut down. It was fun to see everyone’s costumes.
Victor and Irina malovresidents of Chapel Hill
“It’s really been an amazing year. This is our second Halloween in the United States. Work brought us here.
Katie WhisnantUNC Freshman English Major
“I like seeing everyone in their costumes. There was a guy on stilts and he had a red mask on. I don’t know what he was but it’s really cool. I think it was a bit upsetting because I was expecting to go out on the street, but it was fun.
Kiki Taylornail technician and business owner
“It’s definitely a little tradition to come here when you can. We wanted the streets closed, so that’s the only downside. I’m glad to be out. We don’t go out often, but Halloween is one of our favorite holidays, so we go all out, as you can see.
Share Elliott, Taylor’s assistant
“It’s the people who make the event, so even with the cars and everything, it’s always good.”
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