A Pa. school district in Montgomery County has decided to cancel Halloween parades at elementary schools and it’s due to safety and inclusivity concerns, according to reports.
The Lower Merion School District has hosted Halloween parades for more than 50 years, but that might have at least temporarily come to an end, according toTo the school district’s six elementary schools, school administrators sent out letters about the decision to cancel the parades. Some parents are not happy with the decision, while others are reportedly relieved.
“I feel like it’s just crossing the line and where does it end? So, next people are going to be offended by pumpkins? So we’re going to take away pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns or pumpkin carving?” the parent asked.
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