Haunted house gives chills and thrills for Halloween

A father-daughter duo dressed as Art the Clown participate in the costume contest at the haunted house event at Palomares Park in Pomona on Saturday. The contest featured five categories filled with unique and creative costumes. / photo by Baljot Rathor
A father-daughter duo dressed as Art the Clown participate in the costume contest at the haunted house event at Palomares Park in Pomona on Saturday. The contest featured five categories filled with unique and creative costumes. / photo by Baljot Rathor
Two teens walk out of the haunted house laughing after a fright during the annual attraction at Palomares Park in Pomona on Saturday. The event’s main attraction offered thrills and scares for visitors of all ages. / photo by Bajot Rathor
At the 10th annual haunted house at Palomares Park in Pomona on Saturday, participants take pictures dressed in their Star Wars costumes. The event featured spooky decorations, interactive activities and festive fun. / photo by Baljot Rathor
Hay bales and pumpkins on display at the 10th annual haunted house at Palomares Park in Pomona on Saturday. The Halloween-themed decorations added to the seasonal atmosphere as families enjoyed the evening’s activities. / photo by Baljot Rathor
Anne Handerson and Don Martens of the Pomona Lions Club hand out candy to children during the haunted house at Palomares Park in Pomona on Saturday. Besides the haunted house, the event also featured trick-or-treating, a costume contest and other activities. / photo by Baljot Rathor

Bajot Rathor is a senior organizational management major with a concentration in leadership and management, along with minors in photography and American law. She is a staff photographer for the Campus Times and La Verne Magazine.

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