Halloween Happenings

Coffins race through Colorado streets

The event started off with a parade of hearses

Updated: Monday, 26 Oct 2009, 5:02 AM MDT
Published : Monday, 26 Oct 2009, 5:02 AM MDT

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/CNN) - With all the wild costumes and coffins racing through the streets of Manitou Springs, Colorado Saturday, you may have thought they were celebrating Halloween a little early.

The city held the 15th annual Emma Crawford Coffin Race.

The event started off with a parade of hearses, coffins, and colorful costumes.

Then, the coffins took off in a race.

The crowd got to enjoy the post-race party with food, live music, and a costume contest for kids.

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