Des Moines to Allow Trick-or-Treating for First Time Since 1938

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Believe it or not, Des Moines, Iowa hasn’t allowed trick-or-treating in over seven decades. That is, until now. This year, kids

will be allowed to go door-to-door on Halloween with the rest of the country. Before this, the town participated in “Beggars

Night,” the night before Halloween.  This was established as an alternative to trick-or-treating in an effort to cut down on what

was called “hooliganism.” So, why the change?  Apparently, Des Moines had to cancel festivities due to heavy rain. No word

on if this will become a yearly tradition or if it’s a one-time thing. Sources: Loudwire, ABC 7 Chicago