Halloween is tomorrow, and while the scariest thing for Dodger fans might be tuning in to Game 6 of the World Series, the largest costume party in Los Angeles is proceeding as planned: That’s right, the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval is upon us once again.
Every year on Halloween night, WeHo welcomes countless costumed attendees—like, up to half a million—to a mile-long street party on Santa Monica Boulevard filled with food trucks, a performance stage and an absolutely electric atmosphere. After taking three years off, the All Hallow’s Eve tradition made its triumphant return in 2023, and it’s been going strong since.
Carnaval’s annual appearance also means it’s bringing lots of road closures along with it. Here’s a quick rundown on everything you need to know about this year’s return of the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.
When is the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval?
The event takes place on Halloween night (Friday, October 31, 2025) from 6 to 11pm, though you can expect to find plenty of after-parties along the route.
Where does it take place?
Along—and literally on—Santa Monica Boulevard from Doheny Drive to La Cienega Boulevard.
What street closures will be in effect?
Oct 31 at 12:01am–Nov 1 at 7am
N San Vicente Blvd between Santa Monica Blvd and Melrose Ave
All alleyways between Santa Monica Blvd and Melrose Ave
In addition, West Hollywood Park, including its dog parks, basketball court and parking garage, will be closed during this span.
Oct 31 at 10am–Nov 1 at 6am
Santa Monica Blvd between N Croft Ave/Holloway Dr and N Doheny Dr
N La Cienega Blvd between Holloway Dr and Willoughby Ave
N San Vicente Blvd between Santa Monica Blvd and Cynthia Street
N Robertson Blvd between Santa Monica Blvd and Melrose Ave
Sunset Blvd eastbound and westbound turn lanes onto southbound La Cienega Blvd
What about parking and transit?
WeHo’s usual residential permit parking restrictions will be temporarily lifted from 11am on Friday until noon on Saturday, meaning you can technically street park in the area.
But if you don’t want to worry about circling the city for a spot, you can take advantage of a few transit options: The PickUp trolley and Cityline shuttles (both typically free to ride) will drop their usual service and instead offer a special combined route for Halloween night, running along Santa Monica Boulevard from Kings Road to La Brea Avenue from 6pm to 3am (with a connection much farther east at the Hollywood/Highland Metro station until midnight)—making a car-free night possible, all the better for imbibing. The PickUp will continue running after that until 3am, sans the Metro connection.
West Hollywood is also serviced by a whole bunch of Metro bus routes, including the 4, 10, 16, 105, 212, 217 and 218.
Are tickets required? What actually happens there? And are there any special rules?
Nope, it’s totally free to attend. It’s not really an overly programmed event: People kind of just hang out, dance to DJ sets and show off their costumes (to be clear, there’s not a parade, unlike WeHo Pride). You’ll find a stage at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and North San Vicente Boulevard with a live DJ set, plus food trucks nearby.
Plus, this year, as part of an ongoing celebration of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th anniversary, there will be a themed photo booth and the chance to dance the Time Warp alongside the film’s famed shadow cast, Sins of the Flesh.
Note that there is some considerable security set up for the event, so you can’t bring in any backpacks, camera cases or tote bags (other than clear plastic bags); no alcohol is allowed in the street; and weapons, fireworks and drones also aren’t permitted. The city also recommends leaving young kids and pets at home.