When: 11pm - midnight Thursday October 31
Where: At the posted coordinates of course! Parking coordinates have been given for the entrance to Ritchie Blvd, there is no fee for parking here at this time of night. From the carpark it's a short stroll to GZ, you will see a small rotunda beside a couple of gas BBQ's.
Dress Code: Entirely optional, but feel free to dress for the occasion!
Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2019 occurs on Thursday, October 31. It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints; soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. (source: history.com)
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Over time Halloween has evolved into what we know it as today. It is often poo-poo'd by Australians as a 'Yank' thing. This is mostly incorrect, although the act of trick-or-treating as we mostly know of today certainly evolved in Northern America, to the point where it is commercially the largest holiday in the USA after Christmas, with estimates of around $6 billion spent on Halloween parties & trick or treating by Americans annually.
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I've been wanting to run a night event for a while, and this seemed like a rather appropriate opportunity to do so. Come down to the waterfront to welcome in the witching hour for Halloween 2019. The official end time is published as 23:45 because midnight is not an option in the event time, however rest assured we will see in the witching hour before calling it a night.
Are you a newbie cacher attending your first event? If you enjoy geocaching and wish to take your membership further, you will be eligible for 1 month free upgrade to a premium membership. See BFMCÂ at the event for the details.