Muscogee Creek Nation hosts first Halloween bash for elders

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Elder Services hosted its first Elder’s Halloween Bash on October 27 at the Mvskoke Dome in Oklahoma.

The event welcomed 120 citizens for an afternoon of festive activities, including a sugar-shuffle cake walk, a pumpkin decorating contest, and a costume contest. Cynthia Smith, the director of Elder Services, said the event originated from an idea by one of the department's Elder Advocates.

The organization aims to find new ways to keep Mvskoke elders active and independent while bringing different communities together. The event also provided information through booths from CMN Health and Wellness, MCN Social Services, and the MCN Health MAT/TPR Department. Smith reported that participants expressed enthusiasm for the festivities and the costume contest. Following the success of the first bash, the department plans to host the event again next year.