On this special episode, we discuss the history of the Athens Halloween Block Party as well as talk to Mayor Patterson about the recent cancellation of the event due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Athens Happens is a podcast brought to you by The New Political, a student publication dedicated to explaining the nuances of Ohio University, Athens, and state politics.

You can find new episodes on Monday at thenewpolitical.com or wherever else podcasts can be downloaded.

Stories referenced in this episode:

https://www.athensnews.com/culture/special_sections/a-journey-through-the-history-of-halloween-in-athens/article_6b752c54-a799-5565-b557-4f39448ab5c9.html

https://bulldog-grape-g7za.squarespace.com/news/2018/10/29/does-hallouween-benefit-athens?rq=halloween

Credits: 

Host/Writer/Manager: Emily Zeiler - @emily_zeiler 

Host/Writer/Editor: Bo Kuhn - @bo_kuhn_ 

Guest: Mayor Steve Patterson 

Intro/Outro song- Dance Summer by Muza Production via Adobe Stock.