CHICOPEE, Mass. - Halloween is meant to be a fun night for everyone, but the Chicopee Police Department said people need to remember to keep it a safe one too.

"If you're out with your kids, make sure they have flashlights or glow sticks so that they're visible to oncoming traffic," said Chicopee Public Information Officer Travis Odiorne. "Try to cross on the crosswalks if possible. I know kids get eager they want candy they want to run across the street, just try to avoid stepping out  between parked cars because if your kids are a little short and cars are coming down the road, they may not see them as they poke out from around the bumper."

And Chicopee is feeling festive. Spectrum News 1 spotted decorations at several houses throughout the city Tuesday morning.

At Spirit Halloween, some last-minute shoppers were getting in the spooky spirit.

"We decided to do some last-minute shopping seeing what was in inventory," said shopper Melissa Sifuentes. "We can go out and take our nieces and nephews trick or treating this year."

"I've always loved Halloween," said shopper Autumn Dewberry. "Me and my mom used to make it a day to go out and go Halloween shopping the day before. I've spent a lot of money here already."

Officer Travis Odiorne encourages trick-or-treaters to wear makeup or face paint as an alternative to masks if possible for better vision while walking through the streets at night.

He also asks parents of adolescents who maybe trick or treating without supervision to be aware of what areas their kids are going to and to only knock on doors with lights on.

"Also for drivers, slow down in heavily populated areas because the kids are gonna be out and they're excited," Odiorne said. "They get to put on costumes and go run around and grab candy. Who doesn't want candy, right? So, just keep an eye out for the public and kids walking around."

Odiorne said Chicopee Police will also be out on the streets during Halloween night patrolling traffic as well as distributing candy to trick-or-treaters. 

He said while they're no designated hours for trick or treating in the city, people who choose to go out should make sure to stay in well-lit areas.