A New York City tradition since 1973, New York’s Village Halloween Parade is the largest Halloween celebration in the world. The parade features puppets, marchers and marching bands, as well as a limited number of floats and cars. New York’s Village Halloween Parade is the only night time parade in New York City and is a fun and unique way to celebrate Halloween.

New York’s Village Halloween Parade Tips

• Dress for the weather — the temperature can drop significantly once the sun goes down.
• Be prepared for crowds — this is a popular event, it’s dark and it can be hard to keep your group together. Pick a meeting point and time in case you get separated.
• Parade watchers start lining up 2 hours before the parade begins — with some persistance (& walking) you should be able to find a prime viewing spot up to an hour before the parade begins.
• This is a busy night for bars and restaurants along the parade route — if you’re planning dinner after the parade, consider making reservations (especially if you’re in a group).