Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

Name: Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
Start: 2024-10-19T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-19T20:00:00-05:00
Location: State Street between Lake and Van Buren, Chicago, IL

Schedule

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

State Street between Lake and Van Buren, Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL

LUMA8 & the City of Chicago invite you to join us for the 10th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade!
Recently named one of the top 10 Halloween events in the country by USA TODAY, Arts in the Dark is a magical evening parade celebrating Halloween as the “artist’s holiday” and drawing together world-renowned institutions, distinguished Chicago cultural organizations, important youth programs, and aspiring artists in every field. It is a dazzling production that delights an audience of over 60,000 with unique floats, spectacle puppets and creative performances – all set against the backdrop of historic State Street.
Parade participants represent the cultural diversity of our city including the Joffrey Ballet, After School Matters, and the Chicago History Museum. Teatro Tariakuri, Ballet Folklorico de Chicago, Chinelos Magicos, and the Brazilian Cultural Center are some of the many Latino cultural organizations participating. Chicago's Black cultural organizations are well represented including DuSable Museum, Kaotic Drumline and the South Shore Drill Team.
More than just a parade, Arts in the Dark is a mission-driven and curated event that brings performance and creativity to the street. It draws together cultural organizations and artists from every Ward in Chicago to celebrate our values as artists and cultural organizations – and provide a platform for Chicago’s creative youth to explore a path in the arts. Most importantly, Arts in the Dark reminds us that we are all connected through the creative spirit that is at the core of our humanity no matter our race, ethnicity, class, age, ability, gender identity or sexual orientation.
We believe that Arts in the Dark has the potential to be one of Chicago’s most iconic events and that it ultimately will draw regional, national and even international visitors to the city.
Arts in the Dark is family friendly and is free and open to the public and serves as the opening event for Mayor Brandon Johnson's Fall Fest 2024.
We would like to thank you 2024 sponsors for their generosity!
Chicago Free For All Fund
Chicago Loop Alliance
CHOOSE Chicago
William Blair & Company
Amazon
Millennium Garages
LUMA8 is the proud recipient of a 2024 Chicago Presents Grant.
Special thanks to our in-kind donors:
Blue Plate Chicago
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Industry Ales
Italian Village Restaurants