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NEW YORK (PIX11) — It’s almost getting to be that time of year — Spooky season!
With the return of the Spooky Season, New York City’s biggest Halloween celebration is back. The Village Halloween Parade will hold its 53rd installment in Manhattan.
Over two million are set to take the streets of Manhattan to see colorful costumes, superheroes, dancing skeletons, and a group of people dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
Here is everything we know so far.
Can I join the parade?
Yes!
People in costumes are encouraged to head to the parade lineup location starting at 6:30 p.m. Only people in costumes may join the parade procession, according to the parade website.
For more information on how to join, click here.
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – 2015/10/31: The 42nd annual Halloween parade filled 6th Avenue in the West Village with costumes, floats & weekend revelry. (Photo by Andy Katz/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Atmosphere during 2006 West Village Halloween Day Parade – October 31, 2006 at West Village in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jason Kempin/FilmMagic)
Kiss during 2006 West Village Halloween Day Parade – October 31, 2006 at West Village in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jason Kempin/FilmMagic)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 31: A child takes candy from a person dressed in a costume during the New York City 49th Annual Village Halloween Parade on October 31, 2022 in New York City. This year’s theme was “Freedom.” (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
The Halloween Parade takes place again in Manhattan, New York City, on October 31, 2025. Thousands come to watch and take part as costumes fill every possible direction in the city. (Photo by Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Halloween Parade takes place again in Manhattan, New York City, on October 31, 2025. Thousands come to watch and take part as costumes fill every possible direction in the city. (Photo by Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Halloween Parade takes place again in Manhattan, New York City, on October 31, 2025. Thousands come to watch and take part as costumes fill every possible direction in the city. (Photo by Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Halloween Parade takes place again in Manhattan, New York City, on October 31, 2025. Thousands come to watch and take part as costumes fill every possible direction in the city. (Photo by Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Halloween Parade takes place again in Manhattan, New York City, on October 31, 2025. Thousands come to watch and take part as costumes fill every possible direction in the city. (Photo by Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Halloween Parade takes place again in Manhattan, New York City, on October 31, 2025. Thousands come to watch and take part as costumes fill every possible direction in the city. (Photo by Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Halloween Parade takes place again in Manhattan, New York City, on October 31, 2025. Thousands come to watch and take part as costumes fill every possible direction in the city. (Photo by Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Halloween Parade takes place again in Manhattan, New York City, on October 31, 2025. Thousands come to watch and take part as costumes fill every possible direction in the city. (Photo by Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Halloween Parade takes place again in Manhattan, New York City, on October 31, 2025. Thousands come to watch and take part as costumes fill every possible direction in the city. (Photo by Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Halloween Parade takes place again in Manhattan, New York City, on October 31, 2025. Thousands come to watch and take part as costumes fill every possible direction in the city. (Photo by Neil Constantine/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
What time does the parade start?
The parade is set to kick off at 7 p.m.
Parade route
The Halloween parade starts at Canal Street and Sixth Avenue and proceeds up Sixth Avenue to 15th Street.
What is the year’s parade theme?
This years theme is body and soul.
Where can I watch?
If you want to watch, the parade runs straight up Sixth Avenue from Canal Street to 15th Street. Arrive early for a good spot, as you can see from the sidelines.
For more information on joining the parade, volunteering, or snagging VIP tickets, click here.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
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