SEMO to host Halloween trunk-or-treat event before football game Saturday

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southeast Missouri State University will host a Halloween trunk-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 31, ahead of the Redhawks’ home football game.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Wehking Lot during the football tailgate.

SEMO Athletics invited businesses and organizations to participate by decorating vehicles and providing candy or other treats for attendees.

Participating groups were asked to bring three bags of candy or treats, with additional candy supplied by SEMO Athletics as needed.

Those hosting a trunk may receive two replica football jerseys and four game tickets upon request.

The registration period for businesses and organizations closed Monday, Oct. 26.

The Halloween festivities are part of SEMO’s game-day promotions as the Redhawks prepare to face Gardner-Webb at 1 p.m. at Houck Field.

Fans are encouraged to wear black or dress in Halloween costumes for the game. A football jersey giveaway is also planned for fans while supplies last.

More information about the event and game-day activities is available at SEMORedhawks.com.