Tens of Thousands Attend Second Annual ‘Halloween on Central’
Tens of Thousands Attend Second Annual ‘Halloween on Central’
St. Petersburg’s Biggest Halloween Celebration was Presented by the SunRunner
For Immediate Release:
October 30, 2022
St. Petersburg, FLA – Tens of thousands of people in costumes packed Central Avenue in St. Petersburg today for the 2nd annual Halloween on Central. The Sunshine City’s biggest Halloween Celebration was presented by the SunRunner, in partnership with the Grand Central District, EDGE District, St. Pete Pride, the City of St. Pete, and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA).
From Dr. MLK Jr. Street to 31st Street, 22 blocks of Central Avenue were closed motor vehicles. The free event featured trick-or-treat stations, haunted houses, costume contests, street performers, music, food trucks, a flash mob, and many more Halloween activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
“Halloween on Central is St. Petersburg’s largest open-air event,” said said David Foote, Executive Director of the Grand Central District Association. “I love this festive celebration because it allows people to explore our beautiful city, visit shops, restaurants, and other businesses without having to worry about car traffic.”
The car-free event encouraged attendees to bike, walk, scoot, or take public transportation, especially the new SunRunner, which debuted October 21 to rave reviews from residents, businesses, and tourists. The region’s first-of-its-kind bus rapid transit system makes it easy and convenient to get from the beach to the ‘burg and anywhere in between.
“With 6 SunRunner stations along the Halloween on Central event zone, the new bus service enhanced accessibility by eliminating the need to find parking in the EDGE and Grand Central districts which notoriously have a limited number of spots,” said Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer of PSTA. “The SunRunner is already proving to be a game-changer in the way people get around St. Pete and the beaches and I can’t wait for even more people to hop on board and experience it for themselves.”
The SunRunner is free for the first six months of service. For more information, including the hours of service, route, and frequently asked questions, click here.
Media Contact:
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
E: Sweaver@psta.net
ABOUT PSTA: The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is the public transit provider for Pinellas
County, providing more than 12.1 million rides per year. PSTA operates 40 bus and trolley routes with a fleet of 210 vehicles. More information is available at psta.net.
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