History's John Grabowski reflects on Cleveland's Halloween history
When Halloween meant mayhem in Cleveland
ideastream: John Grabowski, the Krieger-Mueller Joint Professor in History, said early Cleveland Halloweens were a night to “challenge authority,” when masked revelers vandalized property and caused chaos without consequence. He noted the city later curbed mischief with parades and trick-or-treating, transforming Halloween into the safer, family-oriented celebration it is today.
