Held at Anoka, Minnesota, “The Halloween Capital of the World,” because (according to Wikipedia) it hosted one of the first Halloween parades in 1920. Dignitaries at the ceremony included postal officials, local officials, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and the photographer for the stamp designs, Sally Andersen-Bruce.  This was not one of the dignitaries! Photo courtesy Todd Ronnei.All is in readiness for the ceremony. Photo courtesy Todd Ronnei. Photo courtesy USPS (video still). What’s a first-day ceremony without Chris Lazaroff (center)? The man in the hat is Pete McClure. Photo courtesy Todd Ronnei. Another frequent ceremony-goer, American Philatelist editor Jay Bigalke, was caught on USPS video. As Pete commented, if you want to get people to show up for a first day ceremony, hold a kids event, like a Halloween parade. FDC collectors say there were thousands at this ceremony. Photo courtesy Todd Ronnei. Photo courtesy USPS (video still).Look what was across the square! Photo courtesy Todd Ronnei. The payoff for collectors. Photo courtesy Todd Ronnei. Photo courtesy USPS (video still). Photo courtesy USPS (video still). Photo courtesy USPS (video still). Samantha Jenson, a student of St. Stephen’s Catholic School, who read a poem she wrote, and stamp photographer Sally Andersen-Bruce signing autographs. Photo courtesy USPS (video still). Andersen-Bruce having some fun with one of the faux bugs on the autograph table. Photo courtesy USPS (video still).