New York · every October
NYC Village Halloween Parade 2026
New York City's Village Halloween Parade on Sixth Avenue: the world's largest Halloween parade, free to watch, all in costume welcome to join. Runs Halloween night, rain or shine, every year since 1974.
What to expect
The world's largest Halloween parade, marching up Sixth Avenue in Greenwich Village on October 31 from 7pm: hundreds of thousands of costumed participants, puppets, and bands. Free to watch — stake out a spot on the avenue by 6pm; the subway is the only sane way in. Costumed kids (and adults) are welcome to join the march itself.
Quick questions
- When is NYC Village Halloween Parade?
- Usually held in October. This year's exact dates appear above as soon as the organizer announces them.
- Where is it held?
- Sixth Avenue, Greenwich Village, New York.
- Is it good for kids?
- NYC Village Halloween Parade is a New York City family guide — it is picked with kids in mind. The event listing above shows age guidance when the organizer provides it.
This year's event: Hippo Playground Halloween Parade →
Updated October 11, 2026 — this guide refreshes whenever the organizer announces dates.