2026 NYC Halloween Parade Details Announced

The annual event will start at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31, with specific street closures and viewing areas.

New York Editorial News Desk October 30, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

Parade begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, along Sixth Avenue.
Street closures include parts of Sixth Avenue and surrounding streets.
Spectators can view from both sides of Sixth Avenue between Spring and West 16th streets.

The 2026 NYC Village Halloween Parade will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 7 p.m. and ending around 11 p.m.

The parade route starts at Canal Street and Sixth Avenue, traveling north along Sixth Avenue to West 15th Street.

Street closures are scheduled for areas near the parade route, including parts of Sixth Avenue, Spring Street, and surrounding streets.

Spectators are allowed to view the parade from both sides of Sixth Avenue between Spring Street and West 16th Street.

Participants must wear costumes and can join the parade without prior registration, though they must arrive between 6:30 and 9 p.m.

Organizers recommend using public transportation due to limited parking, and alcohol is not permitted at the event.

Skip the Line tickets are available for those wishing to bypass the general participant line.