NW Legacy Law Sponsors Record-Breaking Halloween Event in Vancouver Community

NW Legacy Law, a Vancouver-based estate planning firm, has joined as a featured sponsor for the annual Holidays on Franklin Halloween celebration, supporting what has become one of the region's largest community events. The sponsorship comes as the event prepares to build on last year's record attendance of over 12,000 trick-or-treaters, with organizers hoping to exceed that number this Halloween.

The event, founded by sisters Grace and Lucy Sherman, has grown from a local display into an internationally recognized attraction. "Halloween on Franklin has gained international recognition; last year, we were featured in media outlets across the United States, as well as in Spain and Ecuador," Grace Sherman noted in the announcement. This global attention demonstrates how community-driven initiatives can achieve widespread recognition and cultural significance beyond their local origins.

The Halloween celebration features extensive lights displays and spooky animatronic attractions that operate nightly throughout October from 6 pm to 9 pm. On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, the display is enhanced with special effects, music, and surprise guests, creating an immersive experience for visitors. The event also includes popcorn and pumpkin sales during designated nights, with trick-or-treating scheduled for Halloween from 5 pm to 9 pm, welcoming children of all ages.

Community support from local businesses like NW Legacy Law and other sponsors including the Today Foundation, Pacific Northwest Fundraising, and North Pole Adventureland is crucial for maintaining the event's scale and quality. The sponsorship model shows how local businesses can contribute to community building while supporting family-friendly activities that enhance neighborhood cohesion and cultural vitality.

The event's inclusive nature extends to welcoming leashed pets, while additional community support comes from across the street where a church sells food and beverages to raise funds for the Boy Scouts of America. This multi-faceted approach to community engagement demonstrates how holiday events can serve as platforms for broader charitable and organizational support.

For businesses like NW Legacy Law, located near Franklin on Vancouver's historic Officers Row, such sponsorships represent strategic community investment that aligns with their professional focus on family-centered legal services. The firm's involvement in family-oriented community events complements their specialization in estate planning and probate law, which deals directly with family legacy and intergenerational planning matters.

The growing popularity of Holidays on Franklin reflects broader trends in community-based tourism and local economic development through seasonal attractions. As more communities seek to create signature events that draw visitors and strengthen local identity, the success of this Vancouver Halloween celebration offers a model for how business sponsorship, volunteer effort, and community participation can combine to create memorable experiences that benefit both residents and local enterprises.