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Parkview Halloween carnival attracts 1 500 attendees

Locals showed off their favourite costumes at George Hay Park to help raise funds for the community space.

The Parkview Residents Association’s Halloween carnival and picnic at George Hay Park provided affordable family entertainment thanks to local sponsorships.

Locals showed up in their favourite costumes, with some bringing props to complete their outfits.

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Pam Golding Properties and Fairbridges sponsored the event, helping the association keep ticket costs low while providing activities such as a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, rocket and face painters for only R50.

Tumelo Mphila and Amahle Thabethe enjoy their art at George Hay Park for Halloween on October 31, 2026. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
Tumelo Mphila and Amahle Thabethe enjoy their art at George Hay Park for Halloween. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

A representative of the Parkview Residents Association, Michelle Dancer, said, “All the proceeds made on the day go towards maintaining George Hay Park, which is a special space for so many families in and around Parkview.

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Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg also created a special toddler-friendly play area for the little ones. Parkview businesses were extremely generous, with over R20 000 in prizes donated for the best-dressed competition.”

Lara Nathan of Pam Golding Properties said she was delighted to join an occasion that united families, friends and neighbours.

Pia Moser is ready to do face-paintings on October 31, 2026 . Photo: Asanda Matlhare
Pia Moser is ready to do face-paintings. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

“There’s such a lovely sense of community spirit, generosity and togetherness, and it’s what makes Parkview such a special place to live.

Lathitha Ntanote is ready to trick and treat at George Hay Park for Halloween on October 31, 2026. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
Lathitha Ntanote is ready to trick and treat at George Hay Park for Halloween. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

We are so proud, as Pam Golding Properties, to support and sponsor this much-loved event year after year, and to work alongside the Parkview Residents Association, whose dedication and hard work make occasions like this possible.”

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Asanda Matlhare

Asanda is a Rosebank Killarney Gazette multimedia Journalist. She covers community-related affairs. Asanda was previously an intern at The Star and The Citizen Newspaper

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