BATON ROUGE — Halloween is almost here, and while candy is a must, costumes can be expensive for many families. 10/31 Consortium is making sure children in Baton Rouge can dress up and celebrate without parents breaking the bank.

Whether kids want to be Cinderella, Spider-Man, a vampire, or a pirate, Sunday’s giveaway allowed thousands of children to pick their outfits at no cost. Families lined up to select costumes, all donated by the community.

“This is honestly my favorite day of the year, seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when they get the perfect costume,” Co-founder Kelley Stein said. "It goes a step further when you see the sign of relief on the parents’ faces."

With costumes costing up to $45 each, organizers say this event makes Halloween possible for many families. Over th

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