The tradition of Halloween grew out of the rituals of Celts celebrating a new year and out of medieval prayer rituals of Europeans, according to Willstar.com’s Holiday World.

The tradition of celebrating Halloween in Topton evolved into an evening of neighboring communities coming together and parading through the streets tossing treats to kids chanting, “Candy, candy, candy,” along the curb.

While some vendors with light ups in various forms provided eye-candy attractions, others tantalized taste buds with another of Berks traditions—funnel cakes. Just ask anyone who staked out a claim along the street in anticipation of the parade, “What makes this parade special?” and you’ll get this: