Dozens descended on Franklin Street for annual spooktacular fun

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- Lots of ghouls and goblins were seen walking the streets of Chapel Hill Thursday night for one of the biggest Halloween parties in the Triangle.

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.