FARGO — Halloween falls on a Friday for the first time since 2014, meaning more time for people to celebrate — and potentially a rise in heavy and binge drinking.

While children are excited to trick-or-treat and fill their bags with candy without worrying about school the next day, young adults are also looking forward to the timing. Many plan to celebrate at local bars instead of residential neighborhoods.

Fargo patrol officer Trae Schmidt said Halloween is always busy with calls for service, including impaired driving and disturbances downtown. Extra enforcement will be in place this year to promote safety.

Schmidt advised those celebrating in cooler weather to bring an extra layer of clothing with their costume, stay aware of their surroundings and drink alcohol in moderation.

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