Characters come to life in pursuit of sweet treats

Published 12:13 am Saturday, October 30, 2010

NATCHEZ — Many little feet skipping across downtown sidewalks Friday evening wore the shoes of princesses, cowboys, doctors, superheroes and an array of Disney characters.

But 7-year-old Trinity Miller wore some pointier shoes at the Little Feet Trick or Treat event.

Miller prefers to go classic when dressing up for Halloween. She likes to dress scary, she said.

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Dressed as a witch and toting a plastic jack-o-lantern filled with the goods, Miller said she spared issuing any tricks to the merchants handing out candy on Main and Franklin streets.

Last year Miller was a vampire and next year she will be something equally spooky.

Trinity’s little sister, Serenity, 3, was not as classically dressed as Trinity. But Serenity’s Batgirl costume was certainly less cuddly but no less cute than the average 3-year-old’s costume.

Miller dug through her pumpkin-o-treats and listed her loot of pretzels, Skittles, Starbursts, bubble gum and Milk Duds. Instead of having a free-for-all before bedtime, Miller said she would wait until the next day to dig in to her stash.

Miller’s father, Brandon, said the downtown Trick-or-Treat event, which was organized by the Natchez Downtown Development Association, has a great atmosphere and gives his children something to which they can look forward.

“The only bad thing about it is somebody might get cavities,” he joked.

Brandon also handed out candy early in the night at Britton and Koontz Bank, where he works. He said he enjoyed seeing a variety costumes sashay by from his post on the other side of the treat bowl before assuming Dad duty.

Glenn Breaud also handed out candy from a table outside his restaurant, Breaud’s.

After the little ghosts, goblins and Disney characters ate four large bags of candy, his mother, Dianne had to make a trip to the store to restock before the event ended.

Dianne said school children and church groups stopped by during the day, as well.

“It’s been a nice trick-or-treat this year,” Glen said.

He said his favorite costume was a hot dog and bun outfit worn by a little girl. Dianne said she liked a ladybug and a butterfly that flew by their restaurant.

Janine Haile said she loves the event and has attended the Little Feet event every year with her great-nieces and-nephews. But Friday was the first time her 1-year-old granddaughter, Ali Haile — a pirate princess — tagged along with her.

“It’s nice and safe, and it’s great for the little kids,” Haile said.