As the nights lengthen and the cool autumn air settles in, towns all around the United States get ready to celebrate Halloween with eye-catching parades that excite and fascinate.🔥 Halloween parades are expected to be larger and better in 2024, with extravagant costumes, colorful floats, and thrilling performances that perfectly capture the spirit of the occasion.
These parades bring a special combination of festive tradition and frightening fun to every part of the city, from the busy avenues of New York City to the quaint neighborhoods of little villages. Come along as you explore this year’s best Halloween parades and celebrations in the USA, all of which ensure an unforgettable day full of fun, creativity, and a hint of Halloween magic.👻
1) New York’s 51st Annual Village Halloween Parade
The nation’s most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world! The Village Halloween Parade will be on October 31, 2024, at 7 p.m. on Sixth Avenue Street for its 51st Annual celebration!
Over 40 years later, the parade has become one of the largest annual Halloween parties in the city, attracting over 100,000 costumed participants and millions of spectators. The parade is packed full of musicians, dancers, artists, and incredible large-scale puppets for everyone’s viewing pleasure.
Date & Time:- Thu Oct 31 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Location:- 6th Avenue between Canal and 16th St., New York, United States
2) Krewe of Boo! New Orleans Halloween Parade 2024
Krewe of Boo! became New Orleans’ Official Halloween Parade in 2007 and since then has grown to be a spooktacular weekend of Halloween-themed events combining the magnitude of Mardi Gras with the macabre theatrics of All Hallow’s Eve.
This year, the parade will take place on 19th Oct 2024 at 6:30 pm.
It will be featuring floats of world-renowned Kern Studios; the parade’s beautifully horrific props and sculptures start with talented Kern artists sketching creative images for the unique Krewe of BOO!
Date & Time:- Sat Oct 19 2024 at 06:30 pm to 10:30 pm (GMT-05:00)
Location:- Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA, USA, United States
3) 27th Annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
To the enthusiasts of Chicago, unleash your inner demonish and spooky self at the infamous Northalsted Halloween Parade on October 31st, 2024! This legendary Chicago event is a must-see for anyone who craves a night of wild costumes, infectious energy, and a healthy dose of Halloween spirit.
You will witness a dazzling display of floats, fantastic costumes, and chilling performances that will leave you spellbound. From drag queens to kids to pets, this annual Boystown event inspires some of the most stunning costumes in Chicago.
Date & Time:- Thu Oct 31 2024 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm (GMT-06:00)
Location:- Northalsted, Chicago, IL, United States
4) 7th Annual Broadway Halloween Parade 2024
Denver’s only HALLOWEEN PARADE is back for its 7th year! The Broadway Halloween Parade is an anticipated Denver annual community event that is held in the vibrant heart of Broadway in South Denver.
The parade, which starts at 6 p.m. and runs from 5th to Alameda St., features spooky floats, marching bands, musicians, and community groups. Kids are welcome to wear their favorite Halloween costumes and go trick-or-treating.
Date & Time:- Sat Oct 19 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm (GMT-07:00)
Location:- 600 Broadway Denver Colorado 80203, Denver, United States
5) 37th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race 2024
The Annual 17th Street High Heel Race is a time to celebrate the diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community and join thousands of costumed spectators to cheer on costumed drag queens, drag kings, and community members as they race down 17th Street NW.
The Parade Begins at 6:30 p.m. from the 17th Street NW, Washington.
Lively and filled with drag entertainment, a parade, and much more, you won’t want to miss this DC tradition!
Date & Time:- Thu Oct 24 2024 at 06:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Location:- 17th Street NW, Washington, United States
6) 10th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade 2024
Be a part of the 10th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 19th, from 6–8 p.m. on State Street, moving south from Lake to Van Buren. Arts in the Dark is sponsored by Barry Callebaut, with Major Support from the Chicago Loop Alliance.
It is a dazzling production that delights an audience of 50,000 with unique floats, spectacle puppets, and creative performances — all set against the backdrop of historic State Street.
Date & Time:- Sat Oct 19 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Location:- State Street, Chicago, United States
7) Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade 2024
Known as one of the top 10 Halloween events in the country, the Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade takes place in Atlanta’s favorite eclectic neighborhood Little Five Points (L5P). The 2024 Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade is scheduled for October 19–20, with the parade on Sunday.
The major highlight is the Halloween costume parade that marches along Euclid Avenue at 4 pm.
Date & Time:- Sat Oct 19 2024 at 12:00 pm to Sun Oct 20 2024 at 06:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Location:- Little Five Points, Atlanta, GA 30307, United States
8) 76th Annual Hershey Halloween Parade
The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation, in correlation with the Friends of Derry Township Parks & Recreation and the Hershey Federal Credit Union, will sponsor the 76th Annual Hershey Halloween Parade through the streets of Hershey at 7:00 pm.
The Costume Parade will feature stilt walkers and Halloween-themed puppets on Astor Court.
Date & Time:- Sat Oct 19 2024 at 06:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Location:- Derry Township P&R-Derry Twp Community Center, Palmyra, United States
9) Lancaster Halloween Parade 2024
Excitement is brewing for Halloween enthusiasts in Lancaster! Here comes the most anticipated Lancaster Halloween Parade 2024. It’s one of the most popular Halloween events in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The annual parade typically occurs on October 31st and features floats, marching bands, and costumed characters marching down Main Street. The event attracts thousands of attendees and offers a free and family-friendly atmosphere.
Date & Time:- Sat Oct 26 2024 at 07:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Location:- 650 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA, United States
10) Gettysburg Halloween Parade 2024
The Gettysburg Halloween Parade is an annual event held on Main Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This year’s parade is scheduled for October 22nd, 2024. It is organized by Main Street Gettysburg Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and preserving the downtown area.
The parade features costumed floats, marching bands, and other spooky-themed performances. It’s a popular attraction that draws thousands of visitors to Gettysburg annually.
Date & Time:- Tue Oct 22 2024 at 05:30 pm (GMT-04:00)
Location:- Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA, United States
11) 48th annual Lions Club of Spring Township Halloween Parade
Cheers to the annual parade happening in the town again this year! The 48th annual Lions Club of Spring Township Halloween Parade is a beloved community event. In Pennsylvania, the parade typically features floats, marching bands, and costumed participants of all ages. It is a fun-filled occasion for families and individuals to gather, enjoy the festivities, and celebrate the spooky spirit of Halloween.
Date & Time:- Wed Oct 16 2024 at 07:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Location:- Hillvale Ave, Reading, PA 19609, United States, 101 Halsey Ave, Reading, PA 19609–2126, United States
12) Bronx Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo 2024
When Bronx Zoo brings their boo at the zoo, it becomes the most wonderful one! The Bronx Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo is an annual Halloween celebration that takes place in October. It’s a family-friendly celebration featuring trick-or-treating costume contests, spooktacular animal encounters, and an amazing parade. The event occurs after dark, with the zoo’s pathways and attractions transformed into a twinkling wonderland.
Date & Time:- Mon Sep 30 2024 at 11:00 am to Tue Oct 29 2024 at 04:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Location:- Bronx Zoo, , Southern Boulevard Bronx, New York, Bronx, United States
13) West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval 2024
Welcome to Los Angeles: home of icons and misfits, artists and celebrities, lovers, and rebels. But in West Hollywood, the heart of LA, there’s no better time for this than All Hallow’s Eve, October 31.
Enter the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval 2024, which is unlike any other Halloween event in the world: think Santa Monica Boulevard dozens of bar specials serving up boozy treats, tons of DJs, and live music, and almost half a million people in wild incredible costumes. And when it comes to the music, there will be such an amazing plethora of live acts that’ll make sure you dance till you drop!
Date & Time:- Thu Oct 31 2024 at 06:00 pm to 11:30 pm (GMT-08:00)
Location:- Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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