Des Moines, Iowa residents are gearing up for another year of their unique Halloween tradition known as Beggars' Night. A tradition residents celebrate on October 30th each year in lieu of the typical festivities observed by most of the country on October 31st. The city and surrounding areas have spent the last 80 years putting a twist on the candy fueled fun by creating a tradition that’s as unique as the people who call this place home. Google “Des Moines Beggars' Night” and you’ll find a tale of juvenile vandalism and destruction in the city’s center in the 1930’s. As a result, city officials voted to change the... Continue reading