Everyone knows that one of the best things about Halloween is getting all dressed up! It’s the one time of the year it is acceptable to go around in creepy or kooky costumes asking your neighbors for candy and treats. The ritual itself gives you a rare chance to escape your own identity and transform into someone totally different. And anyone you want!
Bottom line is, If you love getting dressed up for Halloween, or just like checking out all of cool costumes, then you really don’t want to miss out on these cool costume contests and parades.
Also, if you’re curious about what the most popular Halloween costumes of this year are going to be, then check out this list provided by the National Retail Federation.
Fall Festival & Costume Parade
Kennedy Plaza, 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY 11561
Saturday, October 11th - Sunday, October 12th from 10AM - 5PM
516-432-6000
Some attractions have fees
This fun Fall festival will feature a pumpkin patch, music, petting zoo, hay rides, craft vendors, and much more. Don’t forget the parade starts at 12PM on Saturday, October 11th.
Children’s Halloween Costume Parade
Huntington Village, Gerald Street, Huntington, NY 11743
Friday, October 31st at 4:15PM
631-351-2877
Free event
Kids will love getting all dressed up in their costumes for this Halloween day parade! Enjoy the spectacle or join in! Participants of the parade should meet in front of the Huntington Post Office on Gerald Street at 4PM.
Halloween Hayride
Northport Village Park, Main Street, Northport, NY 11731
Sunday, October 26th from 1PM - 4PM
631-261-7502
$3 admission
Don’t miss out on the live music, pumpkin patch, hay rides, refreshments and costume contest going on in Northport!
Halloween Parade at Brady Park
Lake Shore Drive & Front Street, Massapequa park, NY 11726
Sunday, October 26th at 12PM
516-798-0244
Free event
Head out to Brady Park to take in the big parade and Halloween costume contest! Judging will begin at 1PM. Hot dogs and refreshments will also be served.
Halloween Fun Festival
Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11571
Saturday, October 25th from 11AM - 2PM
516-323-4444
Free event
This fun-filled festival will feature lots of family activities like pumpkin decorating, a corn maze, a haunted house, a costume contest, a scarecrow garden and a concert at 2PM.
Fight for Charity Halloween Costume Fundraiser
Schafer's Restaurant, 111 W. Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Thursday, October 23rd from 6-9 PM
Help raise money for the Long Island Fight for Charity, 100% of proceeds will be divided among 3 Long Island Charities. This fundraising event will feature 50/50, a Chinese auction, face/body painting for kids, a costume contest, and a cash bar for the responsible adults.
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