Fifth Avenue residents brought spooky excitement and community spirit to Melville when more than 10 homes opened their doors for the neighbourhood’s annual trick-or-treating tradition.

With homes transformed into spooky attractions, little ghosts, witches and superheroes took to the street for an evening of Halloween fun, backed by a strong community safety effort involving the Melville Security Initiative (MSI), Beagle Watch Armed Response and SCP Security.

Danny Nunes, of the MSI and Creass Community Services, said the annual event was made possible through residents coming together to create a memorable experience for the children. “Every year in Melville, Fifth Avenue residents have banded together, opened up their homes, made them a bit spookier and invited the neighbourhood kids to do trick-or-treating on Fifth Avenue,” Nunes said.

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This year, MSI was invited to join the festivities, working alongside Beagle Watch Armed Response to ensure that the celebrations remained safe for everyone. Beagle Watch Armed Response patrollers were deployed along Fifth Avenue to help children and their parents move safely between participating homes. A designated safe crossing point was also established to assist families navigating the route.

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Adding another exciting attraction to the evening, SCP brought along a fire truck, giving children the opportunity to get up close, climb inside and explore the impressive emergency vehicle.

Nunes said the organisers had put several measures in place to ensure that families could enjoy the occasion without compromising their safety.

Beyond the costumes, decorations and collection of sweets, the gathering offered an opportunity for neighbours to connect and strengthen relationships, with between 20 and 40 families taking part.

The event was a reminder that community spirit can be just as important as the Halloween celebrations themselves. With residents opening their doors, security teams keeping watch and children enjoying a rare opportunity to explore a fire truck, Fifth Avenue delivered an evening where the only fright came from the spooky decorations – and the biggest reward was seeing the community come together.

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