Trick 'r treaters will converge on Clinton's southwest side this week for Halloween.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers is encouraging parents and guardians to make sure the costumes of those little ones fit and they are not long costumes that can become a tripping hazard for a child.

Chief Lowers encourages trick 'r treaters to travel in groups and stay in neighborhoods they're familiar with.

With the increase in children on community sidewalks, motorists in those areas are asked to slow down and pedestrians are asked to only cross at corners and designated crosswalks.

Trick 'r treating is from 5 pm to 8 pm in Clinton. Also, be sure to check out trick 'r treating on the Clinton Square from 4 pm to 5 pm on Halloween afternoon.