CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Halloween is right around the corner, and Thursday night, the city of Chicopee is hosting its annual 'SPOOKtacular' trick-or-treat party. The Halloween festivities will kick off at 4:30 p.m. inside Szot Park. The family-friendly event will feature over 100 vendors distributing candy to trick-or-treaters, fire jugglers, dance groups, karate studios, Chicopee's cheerleaders, and many more surprises! These absurd couples costumes will ship in time for Halloween "It's when we come together as a village that amazing things can happen," said Mayor Vieau. "We are proud to host this event, which continues to grow in size and impact each year." Residents are invited to attend this free event to meet their local city councilors, police, and fire departments from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Local News Headlines Minor injuries reported in three-car collision in Springfield Sen. Warren urges action on gun trafficking in Springfield Massachusetts Senate suspends their rules Voting measures for incarcerated people WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.