The Lawn is home to 54 fourth-year student leaders, over two centuries of history and, once a year, hordes of costumed community members.
From tons of toddlers soliciting candy to dogs decked out in dinosaur costumes, the beloved tradition of Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn descended upon Grounds Friday evening. The event, which has captured the essence of Halloween spirit since it began in 1987, invited families, students and even pets to collect buckets of candy and show off their creative costumes.
As Lawnies and Contracted Independent Organizations added finishing touches to their displays, the event got underway. Families arrived early, and children in costume milled about under the colorful leaves and setting sun. The Lawn quickly transformed from a beacon of University life into a pillar of the Charlottesville community…