Press Photos by April Peterson Artists continue efforts to decorate borough fire hydrants in Emmaus. Close to 50 fire hydrants have received the VIP treatment thus far, according to Emmaus Arts Commission organizers. Hydrants honor people, places, events and organizations throughout the borough and can be spotted from remote streets to main thoroughfares. At its start in 2019 the goal of the program was to paint the borough's 400 hydrants. ABOVE: The Emmaus Halloween Parade, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021, is honored at the corner of Keystone and Ridge streets while encircled by safety netting where crews work to install new curbing. By parade tradition, the event steps off from the intersection. Anne and Campbell Kukitz are credited as the artists.

A hydrant at Sixth and Chestnut streets pays tribute to Abbie Zukowski, a young student who was fatally struck in a traffic accident at the intersection.

The hydrant celebrates Zukowski's love of soccer, science and purple. Amy Huber and family are credited as artists.

The Emmaus Farmers' Market hydrant features details such as vegetables, flowers and the markets' recognizable red weather vane logo.

The Emmaus Farmers' Market hydrant stands near the Emmaus Public Library. The Emmaus Arts Commission credits Lauren Beck of Ren & Ink Studios for the artwork.

The Emmaus Movie Theatre and other Emmaus landmarks receive the VIP treatment in a fire hydrant by Kasandra Brittenburg outside Switchback Pizza Company, 525 W Jubilee St.

Paula Lotte's hydrant near Emmaus Borough Hall celebrates the Emmaus Police Department.

The hydrant stands steps from the front door of the police department headquarters on Jubilee Street. The hydrant references the police uniforms.

The Boy Scout Troop 25 fire hydrant, North Third and North streets, features the BSA emblem and signature traditional kerchief. Christine Frobase is the artist.

A hydrant celebrating Emmaus Fire House No. 2 perches at the corner of Tenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Gold paint is used to accentuate bolts and other details on the hydrant. The photograph was taken after grass was mowed near the site.

A Dalmatian keeps an eye on traffic in the 600 block of Chestnut Street. Shannon Singerling is credited as the artist.

Details of the hydrant celebrating the Emmaus Farmers' Market features illustrations of fresh produce available at the market on Sundays.