WALPOLE (CBS) – The decorations are out and Halloween is two weeks away but there’s controversy at Boyden Elementary School in Walpole. The school will not be having its annual Halloween costume parade this year.
“I think it’s a lot of political correctness,” a Walpole woman said. “I think it’s a shame because Halloween is the funnest day of the year next to Christmas for children.”
In a message to parents the school principal says, “…the costume parade is out of our ordinary routine and can be difficult for many students. Also, the parade is not inclusive of all the students and it is our goal each and every day to ensure all student’s individual differences are respected.”
On Friday the school will have a Halloween party after school hours, but the school says Halloween itself will be “Black and Orange” spirit day.
Parents WBZ-TV spoke with are not happy about the decision to cancel the parade.
“We have grand-kids going to Boyden School. Wonderful school,” a grandmother of a student said. “The Halloween party should happen on Friday cause all the kids are excited.”
“Put a costume on. Parade down the street. Let them have their little time,” a Walpole man said. “Why do you have to turn it into something political?”
Last month a school in Needham canceled Halloween events.
School Cancels Halloween, Will Celebrate ‘Black And Orange’ Spirit Day
Black and orange day? Sounds like Prison or Corrections day. Lol
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They ain’t cancelling MY Halloween. I already got the candy and lots da scary stuff. They hate all things outrageous. Too un-robotic/un-obedient. When they step on Halloween, they step on my childhood, and one of its grandest, freest, most adventurous experiences, and the whole neighborhood was in on it. To them (the Halloween Haters) I say, GO AWAY FOREVER!
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Also, the parade is not inclusive of all the students and it is our goal each and every day to ensure all student’s individual differences are respected.”
If all students’ individual differences are respected, how come the right of those who want to dress up in costume for a parade are not? *SMH* Have other activities available for those who CHOOSE not to participate. I’m glad all holidays were allowed in schools when I was a kid.