Halloween is the one time of year when dressing up is not just fun but celebrated, and around the world, parades are the perfect place to showcase your creativity. 🎃 We’ve compiled 15 of the most unique Halloween parades from across the globe, where costumes range from classic to downright outlandish. 💀
Whether you’re in the crowd or joining the march, these parades are all about celebrating the spirit of Halloween in style. From vibrant floats to imaginative costumes, each parade offers a chance to experience the fun and festivity that comes with embracing the spooky season. No matter where you are, these events turn streets into spectacular displays of creativity, with a little bit of fright and a lot of fun. If you’re looking to witness Halloween like never before, these parades are where the magic happens.
1) Krewe of Boo Halloween Parade 2025
Only in New Orleans can Halloween feel like Mardi Gras with a spooky twist!🎭👻The Krewe of Boo Halloween Parade, presented by Haunted History Tours, transforms the Big Easy into a haunted carnival on wheels. Every October, this spine-tingling spectacle rolls through the city with ghostly floats, eerie characters, and candy flying through the moonlit air!🍬✨
With over 600 costumed riders, 40+ marching groups, and handcrafted New Orleans-style throws, the parade kicks off in the Marigny, dances through the French Quarter, and ends in the Warehouse District. Whether you’re catching beads or catching chills, this is one Halloween night you won’t forget.📸🎶
Parade Route: From the Marigny through the French Quarter to the Warehouse District. Costumes encouraged—because in New Orleans, everyone is part of the magic.
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕕 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (CDT)
📍 New Orleans, Louisiana – Marigny → French Quarter → Warehouse District
2) 11th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade 2025
Welcome to Chicago’s most spellbinding celebration, where Halloween meets high art in the heart of the city!🎨✨The Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade isn’t your average spooky spectacle—it’s an explosion of imagination, color, and culture that turns State Street into a living, breathing canvas. From glowing floats and towering puppets to live music and jaw-dropping costumes, every step of this parade is a masterpiece in motion.🖌️🌙
With over 50,000 spectators and contributions from some of Chicago’s most renowned institutions, this event brings together artists of all ages to honor the creative spirit of Halloween. Whether you’re watching or marching, you’ll feel the magic of art illuminating the dark.💡🧙
Parade Route: The magic moves south on State Street—from Lake to Van Buren—lighting up downtown with visual wonder.
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CT)
📍 State Street, Downtown Chicago, Illinois
3) 28th Annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade 2025
Only in Chicago can Halloween feel like a fierce runway meets a full-blown block party!💅🎭The Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade is where drag queens, dancing divas, cape-wearing kids, and even four-legged fashionistas come together for a night of fabulous frights and fearless fun.🌈
Held every year on Halloween night, this iconic Northalsted tradition turns Boystown into a glittering parade of outrageous costumes, live performances, and unapologetic self-expression.👠🎤This year’s 28th edition brings even more glam and ghoulish energy—featuring a jaw-dropping costume contest with $4,000 in cash prizes, an epic awards show, and a special live performance by the dazzling duo Molly & Alex.✨🎶
Parade Route: The magic starts at Halsted & Belmont and parades north to Brompton, ending with the awards show and official after-party at Halsted & Roscoe.
📅 Friday, October 31, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (CT)
📍 Northalsted, Chicago, Illinois
4) The Salem Witches’ Magic Circle 2025
Forget costume parties—this is Halloween in its purest, most powerful form.🌕✨
Held in the historic town of Salem, the Salem Witches’ Magic Circle is a sacred gathering led by renowned witches Christian Day and Brian Cain will transport you into the heart of ancestral magic. With the mesmerizing rhythms of the Dragon Ritual Drummers and the energy of Samhain in the air, you’ll step into a candle-lit circle where the spirit world feels breathtakingly close.👻🔥
Surrounded by fellow believers, seekers, and mystics, the Magic Circle is where you mourn, celebrate, and honor the souls who came before you. It’s not just a ritual—it’s a homecoming for your spirit.💫 Whether you’re a practicing witch or a curious soul, come with an open heart and deep reverence—because this isn’t a show, it’s a spiritual experience that will leave you transformed.
Circle Location: The ceremony takes place on Salem Common, surrounded by the historic magic of Salem, under the glow of the moon and the chill of October’s final night.
📅 31st October 2025
🕯 Evening (Right after sunset – exact time TBD)
📍 Salem Common, Salem, Massachusetts, United States
5) 52nd Annual Village Halloween Parade 2025
Welcome to the most iconic Halloween celebration in the world, right in the heart of NYC!🗽🎭The Village Halloween Parade is a dazzling explosion of art, energy, and eerie imagination. For its 52nd year, Lower Manhattan becomes a stage where thousands of costumed revelers, giant puppets, dancers, and musicians unleash the weird, the wild, and the downright wonderful.✨🎃
It’s not just a parade—it’s a full-blown theatrical experience seen by millions, where creativity knows no limits and everyone is invited to be part of the magic. Want to march? Just show up in costume. Want to watch in style? Grab one of the limited VIP tickets for front-row access, exclusive perks, and a spot right by the live telecast.📺🔥
Parade Route: The parade kicks off at 10th St & Greenwich Ave and marches north through 6th Avenue in a spellbinding stream of Halloween brilliance.
📅 Friday, October 31, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM (ET)
📍 10th St & Greenwich Ave, New York City, United States
6) Derry’s Halloween Street Carnival Parade 2025
Welcome to one of Europe’s most magical Halloween experiences at Derry’s Halloween Street Carnival Parade—where myth, mischief, and mystery take over the streets of Derry!🎭🕸️
On Halloween night, the city transforms into a living fairytale as hundreds of performers—from local schoolkids to professional artists—bring legends to life in a breathtaking parade of lights, music, and spine-tingling storytelling.✨👻This isn’t just a show—it’s a celebration of community spirit wrapped in Celtic folklore, creative chaos, and haunting beauty. And just when you think the magic is over, look to the skies for the dazzling Fireworks Finale over the River Foyle at 8:15 PM.🎆🌌
Parade Route: Strand Road comes alive with performance, color, and eerie delight as Derry celebrates its place as the Halloween capital of Europe.📅 Festival Dates: Tuesday, October 28 – Friday, October 31, 2025
🕖 Main Parade: Thursday, October 31 at 7:00 PM
🎇 Fireworks Finale: 8:15 PM over the River Foyle
📍 Strand Road, Derry, Londonderry BT48 7NN, United Kingdom
7) The Spirit of Halloweentown 2025 | St. Helens, Oregon
Step straight into your favorite Halloween movie—literally!🎬🎃In the charming riverside town of St. Helens, Oregon (yep, the filming location of Disney’s Halloweentown), Halloween isn’t just a day—it’s a month-long magical experience at The Spirit of Halloweentown 2025.
From the moment the Great Pumpkin is lit in the city plaza, the town transforms into a real-life Halloween wonderland with haunted tours, ghost talks, tarot readings, themed weekends, celebrity sightings, trick-or-treat trails, and scarecrows on every street corner.✨🧙♀️
One of the most enchanting highlights? The Halloweentown Parade, where families, performers, and costumed characters march through the historic streets in a festive display of spooky joy.Local shops tempt you with gothic capes, potions, pumpkin-spiced everything—and during the eerie shuttle rides through wooded paths, don’t be surprised if you hear ghostly whispers (they’re part of the fun!).👻🚌
Parade Route: Starts at St. Helens Public Library → Down Strand Street → Ends near Columbia View Park
📅 Dates: Saturday, September 27 – Friday, October 31, 2025
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM daily
📍 Location: 275 Strand St, St. Helens, OR 97051, United States
8) Tokyo Disney Resort Halloween 2025
Spooky season gets a magical twist at Tokyo Disney Resort, where ghosts, ghouls, and beloved characters come out to play under the enchantment of fairy dust and fall colors.✨🎃The crown jewel? The legendary Haunted Mansion transforms into “Holiday Nightmare,” a Nightmare Before Christmas-themed ride that blends Halloween chills with festive thrills—running through January 12, 2026! Jack Skellington fans, this one’s your dream (or nightmare) come true.👻🎄
But the magic doesn’t stop there. The entire park gets a seasonal glow-up with themed parades, special treats, character appearances in Halloween costumes, and photo ops that will haunt your camera roll (in the best way).📸💫
Parade Info: While there isn’t a fixed Halloween street parade, you can catch smaller mini-parades, dance shows, and character greetings throughout the day—perfect for families and Disneybounders alike.
📅 Dates: Wednesday, September 17 to Friday, October 31, 2025
🕚 Time: Daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Tokyo Disney Resort, Tokyo, Japan
9) 8th Annual Broadway Halloween Parade 2025 | Denver, Colorado
Mile-High Magic returns to South Broadway at the annual broadway halloween parade 2025! Denver’s most spellbinding street celebration is back for its 8th year, and it’s bringing the spooky, the silly, and the spectacular with it! From glowing floats and live performances to costumed kids, dancing skeletons, and community flair—this is the Halloween parade that turns everyone into part of the show.🎩🕷️
Whether you’re 6 or 60, dressed as a pirate, a pup, or a pineapple—this is the one night Denver’s Broadway goes full Broadway. The vibes? Playful. The crowds? Electric. The costumes? The more outrageous, the better.🧛♂️👠
Parade Route: The magic happens along a lively 0.9-mile stretch of Broadway, marching from 5th Avenue to Alameda Avenue. Bring your lawn chairs, snag your sidewalk spot early, and get ready for a wickedly good time with trick-or-treat stations, marching bands, and surprises around every corner.🍬🎺
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Broadway (from 5th Ave to Alameda Ave), Denver, CO 80203
10) Lancaster Halloween Parade 2025
A Spooktacular Tradition Returns to Pennsylvania with the Lancaster halloween parade! 🧙♀️Lancaster, are you ready for a ghostly good time? The Lancaster Halloween Parade 2025 is creeping around the corner—and this year promises to be more spellbinding than ever! From themed floats to marching bands and candy showers, this beloved annual event turns the city into a festive fright-fest that’s fun for all ages. 🎺🍬
Whether you’re a die-hard Halloween fan or just love a good community event, this parade is the place to be. Costumed characters will roam the streets, families will line the sidewalks, and kids (and adults!) will go home with bags full of sweet treats.
Parade Route: The haunting fun kicks off at 650 N Prince St, winds past Fulton Bank (620 N Prince St), and turns downtown Lancaster into a lively Halloween carnival.
🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📌 Location: Lancaster, PA (Starting at 650 N Prince St)
11) 2025 Gettysburg Halloween Parade
Simply put: it’s Gettysburg’s most historic Halloween spectacle, where the charm of Lincoln Square meets spine-tingling fun. Every October, costumed revelers—from witches and warlocks to Victorian ghosts—flock to 20 Lincoln Square to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve in a town where history itself seems to whisper from every cobblestone.
From the moment the first drumbeat echoes off the courthouse walls, you’ll be swept into a parade of creativity and community spirit. Picture dazzling floats reimagining Civil War legends with a spooky twist, marching bands in eerie harmony, and families lining the streets—little ghouls in tow—eager for candy and thrills. 👻🎺
Parade Route: The haunting march begins at Gettysburg Middle School on Lefever Street, heads toward Baltimore Street, circles through Lincoln Square, and loops back, transforming downtown into a costumed corridor of joy and fright!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:15 PM (EDT)
📌 Location: Lincoln Square (20 Lincoln Sq, Gettysburg, PA 17325)
12) 77th Annual Hershey Halloween Parade
Hershey’s Spookiest Night Is Back! Get ready, Hershey! The 77th Annual Hershey Halloween Parade is marching its way into town—and trust us, it’s going to be sweet. Proudly brought to you by the Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation, along with the Friends of Derry Township Parks & Recreation and Hershey Federal Credit Union, this isn’t just a parade—it’s a full-on fall celebration bursting with community spirit, costumes, and candy.
From tiny tots in superhero suits to spooky squads dressed to impress, the streets of Hershey will come alive with the sights and sounds of Halloween magic. Expect eye-popping floats, creative costumes, and yes—tons of candy.
Parade Route: The parade kicks off from the Derry Township Community Center (605 Cocoa Avenue), winds its way down Cocoa Avenue, turns onto Elm Avenue, and wraps up at the Hershey Recreation Center—a scenic and festive route packed with cheering families and decked-out doorways.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (Judging at 6:15 PM | Arrival from 5:00 PM)
📌 Location: Parade begins at Derry Township Community Center, 605 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA
13) 46th Annual Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Street
It’s not Halloween until Longmont’s little monsters hit the streets! 🎃 Get ready for the 46th Annual Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Street—a festive morning where witches waddle, dinosaurs dance, and superheroes strut their stuff down Main Street.
This beloved tradition brings together families, furry friends, and every kind of costumed character you can imagine for a fun-filled parade followed by a candy-fueled adventure. Whether you’re marching in the parade or just there to cheer on the cuteness overload, it’s one of those community moments you don’t want to miss.
Parade route: the fun kicks off at Roosevelt Park, then heads east on Longs Peak Avenue, turns south on Main Street down to 3rd Avenue, loops back north on Main Street, and returns to Longs Peak Avenue. So whether you’re a candy-chaser or a proud parent with a camera, you’ll have plenty of spots to catch the action!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📌 Location: Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont, CO
14) Macnas Halloween Parade 2025
Buckle up for a bewitching journey through Galway’s storied streets as Macnas, the world-renowned spectacle theatre troupe, conjures another Halloween masterpiece! 🌌🎭 On Sunday, October 26th, the city center becomes a living stage filled with towering puppets, haunting rhythms, and theatrical magic that blurs the line between myth and reality at the Macnas Halloween Parade.
Thousands pack the streets to witness giant creatures drift by, Macnas drummers echo off cobblestones, and artistry so vivid it steals your breath. In a flash of theatrical brilliance, the living city becomes part of the spectacle.
Parade Route: The procession kicks off at Fisheries Field beside Galway Cathedral (the creative hub for Macnas), and at 5:30 PM sharp, their mythical procession sets off. From there, the parade weaves through the heart of Galway City, bringing Eyre Square, Shop Street, and the Latin Quarter alive with otherworldly performance and fire-lit enchantment.
🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM (arrive by 5:00 PM for best viewing spots)
📍 Location: Starts at Fisheries Field beside Galway Cathedral, then proceeds through the centre of Galway City including Eyre Square, Shop Street, and the Latin Quarter
15) West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval 2025
The sparkle that LA brings even to a festival like Halloween is unbelievable! In the darkest and most spooky time, LA celebrates the most colorful Halloween party in the world.🤡 The West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval is truly the wildest street party you’ll ever witness—where fantasy meets flamboyance, and nearly half a million people bring their costume A-game!
From glitter-covered aliens to zombie Elvis lookalikes, this night is full of surprises. Live performances, street shows, dancers, roaming entertainers, and more make this celebration a Halloween spectacle you’ll never forget.😍
Parade Route: The Halloween Carnaval is free to attend and will take place on Thursday, October 31, 2025, on a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Boulevard.
📅 31st October 2025
🕕 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM
📍 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States
