Columbus AFB celebrates Halloween

Participants race against each other in a game during Boo Fest at the Club Oct. 26, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Halloween was brought to the U.S. by Irish and Scottish immigrants during the late 18th century to the early 19th century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)

Attendees walk around a pumpkin patch during Boo Fest at the Club Oct. 26, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. According to Guinness World Records, the highest number of lit jack o’ lanterns on display is 30,581 by the City of Keene, New Hampshire in 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen)

Col. David Fazenbaker, 14th Flying Training Wing vice commander, introduces one set of participants in a costume contest during Boo Fest at the Club Oct. 26, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)

Children, families and friends trick or treat through neighborhoods Oct. 27, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic end-of-harvest festival of Samhain, typically marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)

Attendees trick or treat at a decorated house Oct. 27, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The first jack o’ lanterns were made out of turnips. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bean)