BOSTON — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's office released an interactive map Friday showing more than 100 streets across the city that will be closed to traffic over Halloween weekend for trick-or-treating and neighborhood celebrations.

The "Spooky Streets Map" shows every Play Street permit active from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1, according to the mayor's office. A Play Street permit allows residents to temporarily close a residential street to through traffic. The map is posted at boston.gov/spooky-streets.

"Throughout neighborhoods across Boston, residents can use the City's Spooky Streets interactive map to find streets closed to traffic for trick-or-treating and community events," Wu said.

The city said it has simplified the application process for block party permits to speed up approvals. It has also expanded what residents may have at a block party without getting additional permits, including potluck food, tables and chairs, and 10-by-10-foot tents. A planning guide is available for residents hosting block parties.

Chris Osgood, the city's interim chief of streets, said the changes were meant to make it "faster and easier for neighborhoods to enjoy the block party experience."

Some of the permits shown on the map were issued to recipients of the city's Spooky Streets Grant Program. Elevate Cities provided $25,000 to the city for the program, which offers residents grants of up to $500 to help pay for Halloween, fall and harvest block parties, the mayor's office said.

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