New York’s 52nd Annual Village Halloween Parade
Schedule
Fri Oct 31 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+05:30Location
6th Avenue between Canal Street and 16th Street, 6th Avenue between Canal and 16th St., New York, United States | New York, NY
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The nation’s most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world! The Village Halloween Parade will be Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. on Sixth Avenue Street for its 52nd Annual celebration! About the Parade
The Village Halloween Parade is a New York institution and was started back in 1974 by master puppeteer Ralph Lee as a festive Halloween celebration for friends and family in his New York City neighborhood. Over forty years later the parade has become one of the largest annual Halloween parties in the city attracting over 100000 costumed participants and millions of spectators.
The parade is packed full of musicians dancers artists and incredible large-scale puppets for everyone’s viewing pleasure. A fun alternative or add-on to trick or treating – this parade truly has something for everybody on Halloween night.
Tickets are available for various way to participate in the Parade! Watch! March! Donate! Pick what is best for you!
Parade Route
The Parade runs STRAIGHT up 6th Ave from KING St to West 15th.
You can view the Parade from the east or west side of 6th Ave between King St and West 15th
The Parade starts at 7:00 pm and ends around 11:00 pm.
The streets are most crowded between Bleecker and 14th Street so you might consider getting there early or try another place along the route.
WATCH The Parade from Our VIP Area!
You can STAND or SIT!
VIP: Standing Admission
WATCH the Parade from our secret location along the Route!
Area located next to the LIVE telecast! See all the best performances!
Complimentary snacks & beverages (non-alcoholic).
Dedicated VIP section portable restroom access.
Standing admission only.
$250
VIP: Director’s Chair Seating Section: Best Seat in the House!
WATCH the Parade from our secret private location directly next to the LIVE telecast!
Enjoy the splendors of the event from the comfort of your own private director’s chair from the best seat in the house!
Special VIP swag!
Complimentary snacks & beverages (non-alcoholic).
Dedicated VIP section portable restroom access.
NOTE: The Director’s Chair section is non-reserved seating (open seating plan). Only those with a Director’s Chair Seating pass may enter this unique section.
$450
Rather MARCH in the Parade? Click to buy a VIP SKIP THE LINE ticket.
Learn more about the event and special tickets at
SUPPORT CREATIVITY: Make a Donation!
New York’s Village Halloween Parade is FREE for all to view from the sidelines or join in a costume. It’s been this way for over 51 years!
But…we DO have significant costs so we sell special tickets and ask for donations
YOU can help make this great event possible!
Donate! Every Dollar Makes a Difference
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Where is it happening?
6th Avenue between Canal Street and 16th Street, 6th Avenue between Canal and 16th St., New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
