Manchester’s historic square was busting at the seams on Halloween as anywhere from 2,500 to 3,000 children flocked to the annual Safe on the Square.

The trick-or-treating event, organized by the city of Manchester along with Manchester Fire and Police Departments, sees the city square blocked off so that children and their parents can safely walk around in costumes and collect candy and other treats from local vendors.

A contest was also held to name the best decorated booth among the many vendors in attendance. The contest was judged by Vice Mayor Mark Messick and Alderman Thomas Crosslin.

Unity Medical Center won the contest for their Wizard of Oz themed booth that featured a backdrop of the city of Oz from the movie.

Costumes at the Safe on the Square varied and included popular characters from Toy Story, Fortnite, Garfield, Ghostbusters, fairy tales and many others.

A costume contest was also held towards the end of the event with categories for Cutest, Funniest and Scariest in age levels Infant, Toddler, Elementary, Middle and High School.

The winners were as follows:

Infant

Cutest: Payton Hannon

Funniest: Darcy Walker

Scariest: Adalyne Harnon

Toddler

Cutest: Bennet Walker

Funniest: Mason Parton

Scariest: Riley Morgan

Elementary

Cutest: Colbie Kapise

Funniest: Jax Coffman

Scariest: Cruz Jose Roca

Middle School

Cutest: Jaylynn Puckett

Funniest: Preston Silvertooth

Scariest: Zayden Striff

High School

Cutest: Emily Swiger

Funniest: Lillyona Burks

Scariest: Hannah Threlkeld