Max and the Wild Things (a.k.a. Jacob, Evelyn and Theresa Teel) were popular parade-goers this year.  All photos by Cheryl Bayse (unless otherwise noted)
Max and the Wild Things (a.k.a. Jacob, Evelyn and Theresa Teel) were popular parade-goers this year.
All photos by Cheryl Bayse (unless otherwise noted)

 

Witchy Café Aroma waitress Erin Dutton.
Witchy Café Aroma waitress Erin Dutton.

 

Fire Chief Patrick Reitz and new wife Christina Reitz greet parade-goers and hand out candy with members of Idyllwild Fire Protection District
Fire Chief Patrick Reitz and new wife Christina Reitz greet parade-goers and hand out candy with members of Idyllwild Fire Protection District

 

A very enthusiastic cowboy.
A very enthusiastic cowboy.

 

A gang of witches makes their way down North Circle Drive.
A gang of witches makes their way down North Circle Drive.

 

Batman and Batwoman  (a.k.a. Roberto Garcia and Jessica Priefer) hand out candy in front of La Casita Restaurant.
Batman and Batwoman (a.k.a. Roberto Garcia and Jessica Priefer) hand out candy in front of La Casita Restaurant.

 

Candy Cupboard’s Jennifer McKee helps keep revelers, like  Oompa Loompas  warm with hot cider.
Candy Cupboard’s Jennifer McKee helps keep revelers, like Oompa Loompas warm with hot cider.

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A baby tiger gets a lollipop from Idyllwild Vacation Cabins.
A baby tiger gets a lollipop from Idyllwild Vacation Cabins.

 

Oct. 31 was not only Halloween, but also the Annual Crazy Hair Day at Idyllwild School. These three had fun with it: Emily Brosterhous, Cohen Darling  and Indigo Dagnall. Photo by Cheryl Bayse
Oct. 31 was not only Halloween, but also the Annual Crazy Hair Day at Idyllwild School. These three had fun with it: Emily Brosterhous, Cohen Darling and Indigo Dagnall. Photo by Cheryl Bayse

 

Scary clowns at the Idyllwild Haunted Ghost Town.
Scary clowns at the Idyllwild Haunted Ghost Town.

 

Many a brave soul visit the Ghost Town.
Many a brave soul visit the Ghost Town.

 

Jared Wilkinson is frightened by the chainsaw ghoul.
Jared Wilkinson is frightened by the chainsaw ghoul.

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The zombie run went through town and down into the forest near Strawberry Creek Saturday. Runners tried to avoid zombies that were attempting to steal their flags. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
The zombie run went through town and down into the forest near Strawberry Creek Saturday. Runners tried to avoid zombies that were attempting to steal their flags.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner