Crossing guard Lester Nickerson greets some of the 210 kindergarten-to-fourth graders as they return to the Henniker Community School. The parade has been looping through downtown Henniker for over 40 years. LEFT: Brendan Hattan, 14 months, waits for his older sisters in the parade on Monday.
Crossing guard Lester Nickerson greets some of the 210 kindergarten-to-fourth graders as they return to the Henniker Community School.

Students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade took part in the traditional Halloween parade through Henniker on Monday. This year, fifth graders participated in a read-aloud and crafting activity with younger classes following the parade. In addition, teachers and, even some parents followed the parade through downtown Henniker. The parade has been going strong for over 40 years.