NAPOLEONVILLE — Trick-or-treat festivities in Assumption Parish are set to begin Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and run until 8:30 p.m., the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday. 

The sheriff's office also recommends these tips to keep kids safe during Halloween. 

- Parents and children should avoid multicolored candies that are not in original packaging.
- Be cautious of multicolored candies. These candies have been identified as a popular distribution method for the deadly drug fentanyl.
- Inspect all candy before allowing children to eat.
- Only allow children to collect commercially packaged candy. Avoid any packages that are open or repackaged.
- Do not visit the homes of known sex offenders. 
- Make sure all costumes fit properly to avoid tripping and to allow full range of motion.
- Choose costumes that are well illuminated, bright and glow in the dark.
- Consider using face paint instead of large, bulky face masks that could alter vision.
- Choose non-flammable fabrics for costumes.
- Have the children well lit; consider glow sticks, lights attached to costumes and reflective tape.
- Children or a guardian should be equipped with a flashlight.
- Children should be accompanied by adults.
- Travel in groups
- Trick or Treat at well-lit locations and know the residents.
- Never allow a child to enter a stranger’s home.
- Drivers should use extra caution when unloading and reloading kids. Make sure they are secured and seated while your vehicle is in motion.