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Young and old bring Halloween magic to Bantam Drive in Blairgowrie

Neighbours gathered in spooky costumes with treats and refreshments as an annual suburban tradition marked its third year.

Bantam Drive in Blairgowrie was the place to be on October 31 for Halloween, as children and families came together to enjoy an evening filled with fun, laughter and spooky magic.

The streets came alive with little ones dressed in their favourite Halloween outfits, proudly showing off their creative costumes as they wandered from house to house. There was everything from friendly Spider-Man characters and superheroes to witches, ghosts, skeletons and some much scarier-looking characters that added to the atmosphere.

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Families come out in numbers to celebrate Halloween on Bantam Drive in Blairgowrie. Photo: Mthulisi Lwazi Khuboni

Organiser Wenner Grobler explained that, as Bantam Drive residents, they always try to get together. “This is the third year now that we’ve been doing this and just seeing the faces of the kids, and the adults enjoying the extra beverages on the side, it’s been amazing. It’s really fun and pulls the community together,” said Grobler.

Gabriel Efogu celebrates Halloween on Bantam Drive in Blairgowrie. Photo: Mthulisi Lwazi Khuboni

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The excitement on the children’s faces was priceless as they walked along the street, showing off their outfits, enjoying the company of friends and eagerly looking forward to what treats might be waiting at the next house.

Residents set up Halloween treats on Bantam Drive in Blairgowrie. Photo: Mthulisi Lwazi Khuboni

Some of the homes along Bantam Drive joined in the spirit by welcoming the little trick-or-treaters with delicious treats.

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Mthulisi Lwazi Khuboni

Lwazi is a journalist for the Randburg Sun having fulfilled the role for the past 2 years. He started his career at Caxton's JHB North Branch as a Digital Content Co-Ordinator.

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