# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Masquerade in Ghent
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Are you ready for a Ghouling Good Time?!?

Save-the-date for Ghent’s largest Halloween street party and costume contest – Masquerade in Ghent! Masquerade in Ghent will take place Friday, October 23, from 6:00-10:00pm in the heart of Ghent on Colley Avenue between Shirley Avenue and Brandon Avenue.

Show off your Halloween costume at the annual Costume Contest Parade. In an effort to streamline the process, pre-judging for the Costume Contest will take place at 6:00pm. The parade starts at 6:30pm and judges will award cash prizes for “Best In Show,” “Best Family or Group,” and “Best Adult.” Prize packets will be awarded to “Best Pet Costume,” “Best Child” (male & female ages 5-12), and “Best Infant (4 and under)." Register for FREE online at www.ghentnorfolk.org by midnight Wednesday, October 21. Registration after midnight on 10/21/26 will be $25 online. Online registration will close at midnight on 10/22/26. Any registrations on the day of the Masquerade will be $30 in-person from 5:00 - 5:45 pm in front of Blair Middle School.

After the parade, get ready for a monster mash with live music by Wonderland. Plus, there will be activities for kids, refreshments and adult beverages including beer, cider, seltzers, and signature cocktails from Reverend Spirits.

Masquerade in Ghent is free and open to the public. Ample parking can be found along the streets and parking lots. Don’t miss the frightfully, fun-tastic time at this year’s Masquerade in Ghent!

Masquerade in Ghent is proudly presented by the Ghent Business Association.

Visit www.ghentnorfolk.org for more information and to register your costume! It will be a howling good time!!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/masquerade-in-ghent/200030393011244
- **Event Categories**: music, parties, kids, contests, entertainment, trick-or-treat, parades, live-music, costume-parties, halloween
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 119

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Norfolk
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, United States
- **lat**: 36.86839
- **long**: -76.29766
- **full address**: Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Masquerade in Ghent being held?
  - **A:** Masquerade in Ghent takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Masquerade in Ghent?
  - **A:** Masquerade in Ghent is organized by Ghent Norfolk.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Masquerade in Ghent is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Norfolk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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