The person who said that Halloween is for kids is dead wrong. In Huntington Beach's Main Street celebration, the children look at their parents as examples of what Halloween means. Mom and dad deck out in their finest costumes so their children will learn to be creative.  The parents know that this is one of the greatest days on earth. It's the annual celebration where adults can indulge in their fantasies by dressing and acting the part of some character or personage. It's the one day society deems it OK to let reality bend and act like a kid again. Wow, what a novel concept!

For over a decade, Huntington Beach, California's Main Street has closed around 4 p.m. on October 31 to make way for the annual Halloween Celebration. Downtown merchants hand out candy to trick or treat youth from 6 to 8:30 p.m. when the street is designated a children's fun zone. Moon bounces, pony rides, petting zoo, balloons and a costume contest all make this a night to remember. And it's totally free. See the events calendar for details.