The annual festival currently takes place October 31, bringing children of all ages out of their houses and into the streets as the sun goes down.
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But that tradition can be dangerous, and that's why more than 68,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org to celebrate Halloween on the last Saturday of October.
The petition was first posted more than a year ago, but it has picked up steam in recent days as it nears its goal of 75,000 signatures.
Halloween on a Saturday? Why some people want to reschedule the holiday
The petition, which was created by The Halloween & Costume Association, is addressed to President Donald Trump. It's unclear how the federal government would go about officially moving the celebration, as Halloween is not a federal holiday.
While supporters of the petition argue that the move would be convenient and less stressful to parents than celebrating on a weeknight, they have also cited safety as a major factor.
According to the non-profit industry group that started the petition, 3,800 children suffer Halloween-related injuries every year. Supporters say changing the holiday to a weekend will allow trick-or-treaters to get their ghoulish kicks in while the sun is still shining. Plus, traffic should be less of a concern since the festivities will not interfere with work or school schedules.
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October 31 falls on a Thursday this year.