Organised and hosted by Lithgow City Council, with support from local sponsors, Lithgow Halloween`16 will again feature spectacular Vivid-style lighting displays and spooky decorations.

The main shopping area will be transformed into a fun-filled pedestrian zone with themed precincts, non-stop entertainment, Australia’s biggest Trick or Treat for children and a public Thriller dance-off.

The shocking shenanigans will kick off at 4pm, with entertainment tag-teaming between the Main Stage up near Bridge St and the Community Stage just past Sandford Ave.

Entertainment will kick off at 4pm and include local line-ups Side Car, La Belle School of Dance, Rhythm Stix, Smash 75, Coen Action, Street Chase, Phantoms Dream, Arachnid Invasion and Lithgow’s very own Frank N Furter show, Rocky Horror with Dave Webb.

There will also be rides for kids big and small, a fashion parade, dancing, market and food stalls, the ever popular skull auction in the library and, of course, Australia’s biggest Trick or Treat lolly grab.

The main shindig will be the national record attempt at the largest number of costumed people dancing Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

The dance-off will be led by internationally-recognised King of Pop impersonator Jason Jackson, who will dazzle onlookers with an eye-popping performance.

Lithgow City Council Tourism Manager Kellie Barrow said while entertainment was provided for the crowds, everyone was encouraged to dress in costume, get into the spirit of the occasion.

“In Lithgow, we don’t just watch the entertainment – we’re part of it, which is a reflection of how we live every day, forging our own path rather than allowing others to decide the future for us.’’

Go to www.halloween.lithgow.com for more information and Jason Jackson’s Thriller tutorial video to practice the dance before the record-breaking event.