halloween toronto 2020

These are the rules for celebrating Halloween in Toronto this year

Halloween in Toronto just won't be the same in 2020. If you're still a bit confused about what's allowed and what's not allowed, here is whatofficials have said about celebrating the spooky seasonin Toronto during the pandemic.

Is trick-or-treating allowed?

TheOntario government is recommendingthat those living in the province's COVID-19 hotspots - Toronto, Peel, Ottawa, and York Region - avoid traditional, door-to-door trick-or-treating.

"Given the high transmission of COVID-19 in the modified Stage 2 public health unit regions of Ottawa, Peel, Toronto and York Region, traditional door-to-door trick or treating is not recommended,"said the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams, in a statement last week.

Is there still a party on Church St.?

The annual Halloween party on Church St.has been cancelledand the local BIA wants everyone to knowthey shouldn't show upfor an impromtu gathering. Instread, they'll behosting a virtual Halloweenwhere people can connect and show off their costumes via Zoom.

What can you do instead?

If you're still looking for a fun (and safe) way to celebrate the day, don't fret because there are a bunch of socially-distancedthings to doin Toronto this year.

Officials also suggestcelebrating at homeby throwing virtual parties, scary movie nights, backyard scavenger hunts or carving pumpkins.

Another way to get into the Halloween spirit is to decorate your home and there are manyplaces in Toronto to get some great decorations.

Of course, Halloween is all aboutthe costumesand you definitely don't need to go out to dress up.

Who can you celebrate with?

Toronto residents are encouraged to only celebrate the holiday with people in their households and to avoid large gatherings, which sadly means no big Halloween bashes this year, includingoutdoor ones.

In fact, Toronto residents are being asked to避免不必要的外出旅行entirely.

It's also important to remember that social gathering and organized public event limits are still set at 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors and those who, perhaps, choose to party anyway could befined up to $10,000 for hosts and $800 for attendees.

"My friends, we all know that this isn't going to be a regular Halloween,"Doug Ford saidin a press conference last week.

"The steps we take now will determine what the holiday season looks like this year."

Lead photo by

Jason Cook


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