CVUSD hosts 2nd annual “Trunk or Treat” celebration

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ)  - Coachella Valley Unified School District's (CVUSD) Halloween tradition is back for a second year, aiming to give East Valley students a safe place to celebrate.

CVUSD is hosting its 2nd annual "Trunk or Treat" outside its district office —  an event Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza launched last year to make sure students in the East Valley could dress up, dance and collect candy close to home.

It's from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Hundreds of district employees are expected to participate, decorating their car trunks and wearing costumes for a "Best Trunk" competition.

Organizers said the event will also feature music, dancing and a big screen broadcast of the Dodgers game.

Around 1,000 students turned out last year and organizers say this year, they're prepared for 2,000 students.

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