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Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
The 26th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, October 31st, 2023 in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ Northalsted neighborhood
The free-to-watch parade, ranked one of the top ten in the US by Fodor’s Travel, has a spectacular Costume Contest with hundreds of entrants (Sign Up Free) featuring $4,000 in cash prizes and concludes with an awards presentation hosted by NBC5’s Matthew Rodrigues and the Dancing Diva, Batty Davis. and a live performance by musical duo Molly & Alex.
The 2023 Halloween Parade Grand Marshal is 44th Ward Alderman Bennett Lawson.
The Judging Panel is led by IL State Senator Sara Feigenholtz.
The Parade also features the 10,000 watt Good Bus sound stage, Chicago Full Moon Jam fire performers, Windy City Jeep Club, Lakeside Pride Marching Band, Chicago Spirit Brigade pep squad.
The costume competition covers 5 categories: Character, Creative, Scary, Youth (<13) and Group. Each category will have a $500/$200/$100 prize winner for 1st place/2nd place/3rd place, respectively.
Northalsted has a ton of Halloween events throughout October: Parade after parties and contests, the Lakeview Halloween Pup Crawl, Final Cut Drag Competition, Trick or Treat, and more.
Parade & Costume Contest Registration
All are welcome to be a part of the fun! If online registration is closed, register on site starting 1hr before parade kick off. Details below.
OCT 31 – REGISTER AT THE PARADE STAGING AREA, Halsted & Belmont, 6:30p-7:30p today!
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Attending
When
Tuesday, October 31 Halloween Night, 6:30pm-10:00pm
Participation
- Spectator Admission is free & all ages
- Contest Participation is free & all ages
Where
- Registration & Parade Starts at: Halsted & Belmont. Sign up to participate between 6:30-7:30pm. Look for Registration tent.
- Parade Ends at: Halsted & Brompton
- Awards Show & After Party: Parking Lot 3514 N. Halsted
Weather
The parade will go on, despite rain or snow.
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Event Schedule
- 6:30PM Costume Contest Registration – Halsted & Belmont
- 7:30PM Parade Kickoff at Halsted & Belmont
- 8:00PM Parade Ends at Halsted & Cornelia
- 8:30PM Awards Show: Halsted & Brompton (3514 N. Halsted; parking lot)
- 10:00PM End of Event
Featured Appearances
Hosts: Matthew Rodrigues, NBC5 Chicago Today; Batty Davis, The Dancing Diva
Grand Marshal, 44th Ward Alderman Bennett Lawson
Contest Judge IL State Senator Sara Feigenholtz
Contestants must be present to win.
Live Performance
Musical Duo – Molly & Alex (Molly Callinan & Alex Newkirk)
General Attendee Information
Contest Categories & Prizes
Street Closure & Parking Information
Pets Attending Or Participating
Media
Sponsorship
Contest Categories & Prizes
Parade / Costume Contest
$4,000 in prizes! $500 first place, $200 second place, $100 third place in each of 5 categories
- Character – media/pop culture/celebrity/history
- Creative – originality, use of materials, wow factor
- Scary – spooky/horror
- Group – more than one person (one prize awarded)
- Youth <13 – must be accompanied by an adult
Sign up in person at the Registration Tent (Halsted & Belmont, 6:30p-7:30p)
Street Closure & Parking Information
No Parking 8am Tuesday, Oct 31 to 2am Wednesday, Nov 1
Streets Closed to Traffic 5pm Tuesday, Oct 31 to 2am Wednesday, Nov 1
On the following streets:
- Halsted: Belmont to Addison: 3200 N to 3600 N
- Melrose: 720W to 758 W
- Aldine: 800W to 830 W
- Buckingham: 720W to 820 W
- Roscoe: 732W to 820 W
- Newport: 800W to 840 W
- Cornelia: 732W to 820 W
- Brompton: 743W to 800 W
Pets Attending Or Participating
Pets are welcome to march in or watch the parade (owner assumes responsibility for their safety and behavior.)
Media
Please contact info@northalsted.com regarding media access during the Parade.
Sponsorship
For sponsorship opportunities contact nsmyth@sponsorchicago.com
