Clouds filled the sky Tuesday night, but it did not stop hundreds of little feet from running down sorority row to participate in sorority row’s annual trick-or-treat event.

Colonial Drive was graced with the presence of many memorable childhood characters, including Batman, Superman and even Barney.

Megan Hayes, a member of the Alabama Panhellenic Council’s executive board and director of the event said that last year there was a turnout of about 800 people. She said she was glad the weather didn’t stop people from coming out.

Hayes, who was dressed as a cowgirl to join in the spirit of the event, said she feels the event on sorority row is safe for families to come and have a good time.

“We have the streets blocked off, and UAPD is monitoring the event,” she said. “The candy is packaged, and we know that the parents want this to be a safe event for their kids, so we strive to provide that type of environment.”

Several adults also dressed up for the event, including a husband and wife who dressed as the Nintendo characters Mario and Luigi.

“It is our first time to come and I am glad my daughter is having so much fun,” said Jennifer Minor, a parent who brought her daughter to the event.

Minor said she came with a friend and they brought their daughters who were dressed as the Little Mermaid and Strawberry Shortcake.

She said the children love the fun and all the candy, but it is also great to know that they are in a safe environment.

As families walked down Sorority Row, they saw several houses that not only had candy but face painting and games for the attendees.

“All of the houses wanted to do something fun in addition to candy, and our activity that we thought of was face painting,” said Caroline Ascik, a junior Panhellenic delegate for Alpha Chi Omega.

She said planning for the event with her sorority wasn’t difficult.

“Every girl brought candy and participated in brainstorming ideas for games or activities for the kids,” she said.

The event lasted for about 30 minutes before participants were alarmed by the tornado siren signaling the watch had escalated to a warning.

Kat Gillan, assistant director of greek affairs, said they had been in contact with the risk management department and monitoring the weather throughout the evening.

“We were informed by the risk management department and went around to all the houses to relay the message to shut down everything,” she said.

Latesha Watford, who brings her children to the event every year, said the entire family looks forward to it.

“It is a very safe event, and the kids like it a lot,” she said. “It also is a way to do it all in one place instead of going to neighborhoods.”