For most Americans Halloween represents an opportunity to put on a costume for a night, eat a lot of candy and take the kids out for a night of walking throughout the community. In New York, however, the holiday is taken rather seriously. Costumes are way over the top, adult consumption of candy mixes with that of alcohol and the streets of Greenwich Village revert to a controlled chaos. The Greenwich Village Parade is one of New York’s wildest, weirdest and original events. A true must-see for any serious visitor to New York this fall.
The Village parade has been an annual event for over 30 years. Starting at 7pm and running along 6th avenue, the parade includes hundreds of puppets, dozens of bands and performance artists, and thousands of New Yorkers in some of the most inventive costumes on the planet. Anyone in a costume is welcome to march, but the true show is watching the craziness from the sidelines.
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– Another option is this studio in East Village (NY-11966). Walk across Washington Square Park and you will find yourself in the middle of the parade.
Have you been to the parade before, comment below on your favorite costumes.
When I went to the parade about 3 years, everything was perfect the weather was great wearing T-shirt. My favorite costumes was a Lady dress in Cleopatra (The Egyptian Queen). Her costume was outstanding, the details were amazing. The Lady’s face was so well painted!! Just by looking at her I felt like I was in Cairo!
This event is one of the most fun Halloween events that I have experienced. Being in such a large, diverse city, the costumes never let you down. You couldn’t ask for better people watching than viewing the lines and crowds of dressed-up people and with music that is also most enjoyable. I highly reccomend the parade, and in this area of NYC there is always something to do for a good time.
Halloween is fun anywhere, but in New York, it can just get crazy! It is really fun and you are able to see some pretty amazing costumes.