NEW YORK -- The Halloween spirit is here, and families are getting their costumes and candy ready for trick-or-treating on Tuesday. 

New York City will have several car-free locations for Trick-or-Streets, along with events and entertainment. 

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The 50th annual Village Halloween Parade will also shut down Sixth Avenue between Spring and 16th streets from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

CLICK HERE for information on the Village Halloween Parade.

We've also been asking the experts about how to have a safe and healthy celebration. 

See our latest interviews with all their advice below.

Keeping your pets happy and healthy

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On Call: The science behind the scare

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Helping kids with autism have fun trick-or-treating

Snapshot New York: Halloween special

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Things to Do: Halloween events around NYC

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"A Haunting in Hollis" ready for new season of scares

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