Some Tupelo neighborhoods using permits to limit groups while trick-or-treating

Tupelo residents are finding creative ways in attempts to stay safe while they trick-or-treat.

Residents are finding creative ways to stay safe while they trick or treat.

Wtva alexis jones is live in tupelo with one alternative residents are turning to.

I'm at charleston gardens where the mayor said is one of the areas residents have applied for parade permits.

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"some neighborhoods get a parade permit during halloween so they can have their own event."

Tupelo mayor jason shelton said residents usually get permits to protect children from cars while they trick or treat.

He said this year, they also applied to protect kids from the coronavirus.

Mayor shelton said many residents believe the permits will limit the amount of people who come into their neighborhoods.

Standup: but the mayor said there is a misconception.

Permits can prevent cars from entering an area that is blocked off.

But it can't stop non residents from walking through.

Sot: "there's no such thing as a closed or private event that involves city streets."

I also spoke to residents at charleston garden.

They didn't want to be on camera but they still hope a permit can help slow down the spread.

But they still hope a permit can help slow down the spread.

Standup: they even made vehicle passes like this one so volunteers at the gate can know who can drive in.

Mayor shelton said he doesn't believe its safe to trick or treat.

He hopes parents and children wear their masks, social distance, and wash their hands.

In tupelo.

Alexis jones.

Wtva 9 news.

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