A Canadian town has apologized for setting up a Harry Potter-themed Halloween display after receiving backlash for the seemingly innocuous decorations.
The Town of Gibsons, a small community in British Columbia about 30 miles northwest of Vancouver, announced the display in a cheerful Facebook post on October 24.
‘Pioneer Park has had a Halloween makeover, with Harry Potter-inspired decorations bringing a little Hogwarts magic to Gibsons,’ the town wrote in the post.
‘Take a stroll through the park and enjoy the spooky sights. Thanks to the Parks Department for transforming the space into something magical!’
The town included photos of the decorations that show
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