Haunted Halsted | Northalsted | Lakeview | Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood | Halloween | LGBTQ October Events | Things to Do
- Sat, 10/22 – Lakeview Pup Crawl

- 10/22 to 10/31 – Find Spot Scavenger Hunt
- Thurs, 10/27 – Scream Queens Drag Competition at Splash
- Sat, 10/29 – Haunted Halsted Trick or Treat
- Mon, 10/31 – Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
If you love Halloween, you’ll want to get crackin’ on that costume!October 31, 2022 is the 25th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade.

Hosted by the Dancing Diva: Batty Davis & NBC5 Chicago’s Matthew Rodrigues.
It’s free to watch or compete in the costume contest/parade with $4,000 in prizes! Sponsored by Bacardi & Patron Tequila
Musical performance by Molly & Alex
The 2022 costume contest categories and prizes are:
- 1st place $500, Runner up $250:
- Scary
- Creative
- Youth
- Couples
- 1st place $1,000, Runner up $250:
- Group 3+
If your group, organization or business would like to participate in the parade at no cost, or for sponsorhip opportunities please contact [email protected].
2021 costume contest & winner highlights below.
- Fri, 9/30 – TPAN’s Barlesque at Center on Halsted

- Sat, 10/15 – Legacy Project Dedication Phase X

- Fri, 10/21 – Legacy Landmark 2022 [Un] Gala ft. Matteo Lane
