America's grandest Halloween celebrations are happening here
Priya Srivastava, TIMESOFINDIA.COM Updated : Oct 26, 2023, 17:25 IST
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America's grandest Halloween celebrations are happening here
Halloween is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the United States. It is celebrated on October 31 every year, and this is the time for people to enjoy various festive activities. If you are also excited for Halloween 2023, here’s a list of America's grandest Halloween celebrations that you can be a part of this year.
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The Village Halloween Parade, Manhattan, New York
This is one of the most iconic Halloween events in the United States. The parade is noted for its creative costumes. Both participants and spectators come dressed in a wide variety of outfits, ranging from traditional spooky costumes to pop culture dresses.
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Sea Witch Festival, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
This is another prominent event that celebrates the spirit of Halloween with a unique twist. The festival is noted for its elaborate costume parades, where participants dress up in creative and sea-themed costumes.
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Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival, Scottsdale, Arizona
The Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival is an annual event that is all about hot air balloons with the Halloween spirit. One of the main highlights of the event is the hot air balloon glow. Balloonists light up their balloons against the night sky to create a spectacular display.
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Thriller Parade and Halloween Festival, Lexington, Kentucky
The Thriller Parade in Lexington is an annual event that celebrates Halloween. The prime attraction of the event is the Thriller Parade, which features people dressed up as zombies. It’s like watching the Walking Dead in real life!
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Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, New York
This is one of the renowned Halloween events that takes place in the historic Hudson Valley region at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. This is where thousands of hand-carved, illuminated Jack O'Lanterns are fixed in elaborate patterns. You’ll find intricate pumpkin sculptures and artistic displays here.
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Spirit of Halloweentown, St Helens, Oregon
The annual event of the ‘Spirit of Halloweentown’, is inspired by the classic Halloween-themed Disney movie, Halloweentown. Each October, the town transforms into a spooky and magical destination!
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Terror on Tillson Street, Romeo, Michigan
It is also a famous Halloween tradition in Romeo, Michigan. Tillson Street is a residential street in Romeo, where the homeowners go all out with elaborate Halloween decorations and haunted displays.
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Festival of the Dead, Salem, Massachusetts
The Festival of the Dead is another interesting event that takes place during the Halloween season in Salem. The festival celebrates themes related to death, the afterlife, and the supernatural, in line with Salem's historical associations with the witch trials.
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