Raggedy Ann, a.k.a. Judith Sato, at the 2008 Pediatric Halloween Parade (Photo by Thomas Brown)

Pediatric patients and their siblings will don their favorite costumes to trick-or-treat in the annual Pediatric Halloween Parade on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. The parade starts in front of City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital and marches through the Helford Hospital lobby and clinic areas in the Main Medical Building and Geri & Richard Brawerman Ambulatory Care Center.

Employees are welcome to set up a spot along the parade route to pass out goodies. Suggested treats include candy, pencils, crayons or small toy items, but baked goods are discouraged. About 125 young ghouls are expected.

For more information or to set up a spot, please contact Toni Carreras-Irwin at ext. 64356, or email tcarreras-irwin@coh.org