Catasauqua and North Catasauqua residents proved the COVID-19 pandemic was not going to stop them from having fun - in a safe and responsible manner.

Instead of a Halloween parade, organizers set up the 2020 Catasauqua/North Catasauqua Halloween (Un)Parade.

Residents and businesses set up Halloween displays and entered the contest. Photos were sent to organizers and posted on the event’s Facebook page.

People were encouraged to drive by the displays since some of them had moving parts such as lighting and effects.

Voting occurred on Facebook, with the winners receiving the most “likes.” Voting took place Oct. 21-30.

According to Melissa Brown, one of the organizers, there were 42 entries. She reported more than 3,600 people voted.

The winners for each “Best of” category and the number of votes they received follow. These results were as of midnight Oct. 30.

For the Best of North Catty category, the winner was 1016 Fourth St. with 78 votes.

For the Best of Catty category, the winner was 702 Race St. with 401 votes.

For the Best Daytime Display category, the winner was 1213 American St. with 69 votes.

For the Best Nighttime Display category, the winner was 819 Faith Drive with 271 votes.

For the Best Scarecrow category, the winner was 326 Bridge St. with 36 votes.

The following traditional categories had first-, second- and third-place winners.

For the most kid-friendly display, 238 Second St. won first with 277 votes; 201 Front St. won second with 276 votes; and 517 Third St. won third with 179 votes.

For the most original display, 327 Walnut St. won first with 134 votes; 1003 Howertown Road won second with 114 votes; and 880 Walnut St. won third with 71 votes.

For the scariest display, 520 Buttonwood St. won first with 115 votes; 223 Mulberry St. won second with 104 votes; and 840 Willow Drive won third with 75 votes.

For the best overall theme display, 1026 Second St. won first with 126 votes; 551 Howertown Road won second with 99 votes; and 1331 Lincoln St. won third with 70 votes.

The (Un)Parade committee extends its thanks to the event sponsors: Biery’s Port Auto Works, Blocker’s Coffeehouse, Catty Beverage, Daku’s Auto Body Shop, The Gas House Dance Hall, Hartzell’s Pharmacy, Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, Lehigh Valley Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Melvin’s Farmstand, Mike’s Notary, Pie’s On Pizzeria, T&D Auto and Witt’s Tree Service.

The boroughs’ holiday light contest is going on now. The contest ends noon Dec. 20.