A Michigan town is banning people from dressing up as clowns at its annual Halloween party, because they're too frightening for children. Oak Park, Michigan holds the Boo Bash Halloween party every year at its community center but has announced a new condition for guests - no clown costumes. However, Recreation Director Laurie Stasiak says that the clown costumes are considered too scary for children and have been banned in light of creepy clown sightings over the past couple of years. Oak Park, Michigan has banned clown costumes from annual community party the Boo Bash. Last year in Pennsylvania officials reported a spike in 'creepy clown' sightings following the movie's release.

Source: Daily Mail October 23, 2018 16:21 UTC