JJ bontadelli, 8, dressed in a blowup panda suit, makes his way along Front Street with his friends during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

JJ bontadelli, 8, dressed in a blowup panda suit, makes his way along Front Street with his friends during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Halloween 2019: Photos of trick-or-treating in downtown Juneau

Business community puts out the candy.

Scenes from downtown on Oct. 31, 2019.

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Chloe Caordova, left, makes her way down Franklin Street with her children, Ashton, 1, and Leonardo, 3, and Rochelle Sabadin during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Chloe Caordova, left, makes her way down Franklin Street with her children, Ashton, 1, and Leonardo, 3, and Rochelle Sabadin during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gwen Peterson watches children with her son, Mason, 3, during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gwen Peterson watches children with her son, Mason, 3, during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Brian, Alicia and Ares Ritter make it a family affair during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Brian, Alicia and Ares Ritter make it a family affair during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Scott Baxter, owner of Aurora Projekt, puts out balloon for the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Scott Baxter, owner of Aurora Projekt, puts out balloon for the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dorain Gross, left, reacts as her grandson, Thorin Lombard, 3, reaches for a candy dish offered by Michelle of The Bear’s Lair during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dorain Gross, left, reacts as her grandson, Thorin Lombard, 3, reaches for a candy dish offered by Michelle of The Bear’s Lair during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Aaron Suring takes advantage of the adult treat offered by Rachel Sanders, center, and TJ Thomson at the Devil’s Club Brewing Company during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Aaron Suring takes advantage of the adult treat offered by Rachel Sanders, center, and TJ Thomson at the Devil’s Club Brewing Company during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Rico Worl, of The Trickster, waits to greet children during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Rico Worl, of The Trickster, waits to greet children during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Members of Front Street Clinic greet Harlyn Noe, 3, during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Members of Front Street Clinic greet Harlyn Noe, 3, during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jewels and Joe Butler greet children in front of the Triangle Bar during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jewels and Joe Butler greet children in front of the Triangle Bar during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Bruce Denton carries his granddaughter, Hali Hall, 1, during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Bruce Denton carries his granddaughter, Hali Hall, 1, during the Trick or Treat Downtown event on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. More than 70 business put out orange balloons to participate in the event aimed at young children. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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