The celebration falls on Sunday according to the calendar -- but Police believe much of the revelling will be on Saturday.

"There will be extra coverage on both days in case of any incidents,'' said Police spokeswoman Sgt. Roseanda Jones.

Last year Police were called out to deal with vandalism, and complaints about egg throwing.

Over the last few days Government has been flooded with Hallowe'en inquiries from anxious parents.

They feared church-goers would be offended about trick-or-treating on a Sunday.

A Government Information Services officer said yesterday: "We have received many inquiries.

"Some people think they should go out on Saturday, but I am telling them to celebrate on Sunday, because that is Hallowe'en according to the calendar.'' She added: "It's really, however, up to people when they celebrate. I don't see what the problem is.'' Hallowe'en is not a public holiday, she stressed.

Mr. Lowdru Robinson, director of the Ministry of Community Affairs, said yesterday: "I think it should be left up to people's conscience when they celebrate.'' In the past the Ministry has issued guidelines to parents on how their children behave on Hallowe'en.

"We are not, however, doing so this year,'' said Mr. Robinson.

Some clergymen have voiced criticism about Hallowe'en.

Christian Ministerial Association member Rev. Goodwin Smith has called the celebration a "devilish and demonous undertaking''. PHOTO FRIGHT NIGHT -- Three-year-olds Amanda Martins (left) and Stephanie Smith look out on the Hallowe'en party at The Nursery School in Paget as they model their costumes yesterday.