NW Legacy Law, a Vancouver-based estate planning firm, has joined as a featured sponsor for the annual Holidays on Franklin Halloween celebration, supporting what has become the largest trick-or-treat event in Vancouver. The community tradition, founded by sisters Grace and Lucy Sherman, features an elaborate pumpkin sale and lights display throughout October, culminating in a massive Halloween night trick-or-treat extravaganza that drew over 12,000 participants last year.
The event has expanded beyond local recognition to gain international attention, with media coverage extending to Spain and Ecuador according to Grace Sherman. The Halloween display operates nightly from 6 pm to 9 pm throughout October, featuring spooky animatronic attractions, special effects, and music. On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, the experience is enhanced by surprise guest appearances, while popcorn and pumpkins remain available for purchase on sale nights.
This year's Halloween night trick-or-treating will run from 5 pm to 9 pm, welcoming children of all ages to the Franklin Street celebration. The event maintains a family-friendly atmosphere where leashed pets are welcome, and additional community support comes from a nearby church selling food and beverages to benefit the Boy Scouts of America.
NW Legacy Law's sponsorship represents the firm's commitment to community engagement in the Vancouver area where it has operated for over a decade. The firm, located near Franklin Street on Vancouver's historic Officers Row, has grown from a single attorney and paralegal to a team of four estate planning attorneys with comprehensive support staff. Other sponsors supporting the event include the Today Foundation, Pacific Northwest Fundraising, and North Pole Adventureland, all contributing to maintain the magic of this growing community tradition that the Sherman sisters hope will surpass last year's record attendance.
The sponsorship demonstrates how local businesses like NW Legacy Law can play a vital role in sustaining community traditions that bring neighborhoods together while generating positive economic and social impact. Events of this scale not only provide family entertainment but also stimulate local commerce and strengthen community bonds, creating lasting memories for thousands of participants while showcasing Vancouver's community spirit to international audiences.
