Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Main Street

Newark's Halloween Parade is drawing near. Plan now to be a part of this event, complete with marching bands, floats, antique automobiles, costumed characters and much more! The parade begins at Tyre Ave and Main St and marches west on Main St to College Ave.

Local clubs, civic groups, school bands, PTA's and scout troops are encouraged to participate.

Parade categories (pre-registration required) are:

1. Marching Bands or Musical Groups

2. Floats

3. Large Marching Groups

4. Small/Family Marching Group

5. Vehicles

Pre-registration is NOT necessary if you wish to come in costume and walk in the parade. A special line up space will be provided. Check in at the information booth at Delaware Avenue entrance to George Read Park by 2:30 p.m. on parade day.

Politicians/Political Groups - If you wish to march in the parade, you MUST be in costume AND pre-register. We appreciate your cooperation.

Pets are not comfortable in the heat of crowds of large events, so for their safety and the safety of those attending, please leave your pets at home.

If you are interested in volunteering at this event, you can register under the Volunteer Opportunities tab.

**Please note the following road closures during the event:

Main Street (Library Avenue to North College)

Tyre Avenue & Delaware Circle

Delaware Avenue (Chapel Street to Library Avenue)

Register online by Thursday, Oct. 24 by 12pm. For additional information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 366-7000.

There is NO RAIN DATE for this event. For cancellation information, please call 366-7147.

Host or Publisher Newark Parks & Recreation