But no one needed a coat walking down Franklin Street.
"This is my first time out on Franklin Street in a long time for Halloween," said Mashonda Lucas of Siler City, who was out on Franklin Street with her 6-year-old, Christian. "It used to be different."
Nothing was different about the variety of outfits, but this was the second year in a row Franklin Street was not shut down.
The town said the sidewalks did just fine last year and on Thursday to accommodate every one.
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"If you want it to be fun again you got to bring it," said Ava Sharon, a UNC sophomore.
She dressed as a fisherman. One roommate was a fish and the other was Jimmy Buffett.
"It should be better," Ava said.
In between the costumes, we did see a few real police officers patrolling the streets to ensure the night went off safely.
"We try and bring the vibe here that's what we've been trying to do," said a high schooler dressed as a dinosaur.