NEW YORK — New York City’s annual Village Halloween Parade returns for 2024, with spooky costumes and street closures.
Get into the Halloween spirit at the parade or the official after party channeling this year’s theme: “Meow.”
“On Halloween night, NY’s Halloween Parade calls on Cat Ladies of every purr-suasion to don your finest tails and whiskers, and join the Ball,” the parade website says .
Here’s everything to know about where to watch, when it starts and how to get around the area.
Map shows NYC Halloween Parade route
The 51st annual parade marches through Manhattan’s West Village. It starts at Canal Street and Sixth Avenue, then it travels up Sixth Avenue to West 15th Street.
Spectators can watch from either side of Sixth Avenue between King and West 15th streets. Organizers say the area from Bleecker to West 14th streets is usually the most crowded, so arrive early.
The parade is free and open for the public to watch or join in costume. VIP tickets are also available to secure prime viewing spots.