StoryHalloween Festivities and Safety

Oakdale announces winter parking rules, Halloween safety tips

The Oakdale City Council held an informational meeting on October 27 to announce several upcoming changes and community events, including new winter parking restrictions that take effect November 1st and a Halloween safety campaign from the police department.

Meeting date: Nov 6, 2025
Published Jun 22, 2026

Starting November 1st through April 1st, Oakdale residents will face new overnight parking restrictions on city streets. Vehicles cannot park on any city street between midnight and 5 a.m., or at any time when snow accumulation reaches or exceeds 2 inches until the street is cleared. The city announced the policy to help with snow removal and street maintenance during winter months.

Ahead of Halloween on October 31st, the Oakdale Police Department issued safety guidance for trick-or-treaters and their families. The department recommends wearing light-colored or bright costumes, adding reflective tape to dark outfits, walking on sidewalks whenever possible, and carrying a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility. These tips aim to keep children safe while they collect candy.

The city also announced a family-friendly Halloween kick-off event at Fire Station 2 on October 31st from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free event will feature candy and hot dogs, and residents will have the opportunity to meet members of both the Fire and Police Departments.

Finally, the council reminded community members that nominations for Oakdale's Volunteer of the Year Award are due by Friday, October 31st. The award recognizes outstanding individuals or groups who have made significant contributions through volunteer work in the community.

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Oakdale Fire Station 2 Halloween Kick-off Event

Informational Announcement

Announcement of a family-friendly Halloween event at Fire Station 2 on October 31st from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, featuring free candy and hot dogs, and an opportunity to meet members of the Fire and Police Departments.

Oakdale Police Department Halloween Safety Tips

Public Safety Advisory

Public safety advisory from the Oakdale Police Department for trick-or-treaters, focusing on increasing visibility and safe walking practices during Halloween festivities.

Winter Street Parking Restrictions Implementation

Policy Announcement

Announcement of new winter street parking restrictions effective November 1st to April 1st, prohibiting parking on city streets during specified overnight hours and during significant snow accumulation.

Call for Nominations for Oakdale's Volunteer of the Year Award

Community Program Announcement

A reminder for community members to submit nominations for the Oakdale's Volunteer of the Year award by the deadline of Friday, October 31st, to honor deserving individuals or groups.

Tips include: wear light colored clothing, bright costumes, or add reflective tape to dark costumes. Walk on sidewalks whenever possible, and carry a flashlight or glow stick to stay visible.

Narrator [0:28]
Oakdale Police Department Halloween Safety Tips

Beginning this Saturday, November 1 through April 1, no vehicles may park on city streets between the hours of Midnight and 5 AM, or anytime snow accumulation equals or exceeds 2 inches until the street is clear.

Narrator [0:47]
Winter Street Parking Restrictions Implementation
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[0:05] Welcome back to the Monday Morning Minute for

October 27. Let's get 60 seconds on the clock

[0:09] and get started. This Friday, October 31, kick

off your trick-or-treating fun at Fire Station 2

[0:14] on 15th Street from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Dress up the

kids, or even the whole family, in costumes and

[0:19] meet with members of the Oakdale Fire and Police

Department who will be giving out free candy and

[0:23] hot dogs. We hope to see you there. Just in time

for Halloween, the Oakdale Police Department has

[0:28] some important safety tips for trick-or-treaters.

Tips include: wear light colored clothing,

[0:32] bright costumes, or add reflective tape to dark

costumes. Walk on sidewalks whenever possible,

[0:38] and carry a flashlight or glow stick to stay

visible. We want everybody to be safe. As

[0:42] Halloween festivities wrap up and November starts,

a reminder, winter street parking restrictions go

[0:47] into effect. Beginning this Saturday, November

1 through April 1, no vehicles may park on city

[0:52] streets between the hours of Midnight and 5 AM,

or anytime snow accumulation equals or exceeds 2

[0:57] inches until the street is clear. Finally, just

a few days are left to nominate an outstanding

[1:03] individual or group for Oakdale's Volunteer

of the Year award. Help recognize a deserving

[1:07] volunteer in our community by submitting a

nomination by Friday, October 31 at the link

[1:12] provided. Have a fun Halloween. Be safe, and

I'm out of time. Have a great week, Oakdale.

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  • Winter Street Parking Restrictions

  • Volunteer of the Year Award Nominations

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