News File photo Bridon Fortin and Brajlyn Forton trick-or-treat in Alpena on Halloween Thursday.

ALPENA — Halloween is filled with excitement and spooky tricks, but with Halloween being the deadliest night of the year for pedestrians, the Michigan State Police is reminding parents to make safety a priority.

On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

“Part of enjoying the Halloween festivities is recognizing possible dangers and taking precautions,” said Michigan State Police Trooper Jason Kunath. “There are potential risks involved with trick-or-treating, but with the proper safety measures everyone can have an enjoyable and safe Halloween.”

Kunath offered some tips to keep children safe during trick-or-treating tonight.

– Children of all ages should be accompanied by an adult.

– Carry a flashlight and stay in a group

– Wear light colored or reflective clothing so you are more visible

– Never go into a stranger’s house

– Only visit homes that have the porch light on

– Make sure an adult inspects all candy before eating