Top 20 Halloween Parades in Brooklyn: Dates and Locations

Ghouls & Gourds at BK Botanic Garden

Prepare for a delightful experience at one of New York City’s most vibrant Halloween celebrations! Bring your costume, instrument, and playful spirit to engage in an array of activities, including performances by acclaimed musical groups and hands-on workshops for crafting masks and puppets. A thrilling costume parade and an exciting drum circle conclude the afternoon festivities.

Admission is free for kids under 12!

Children’s Coney Island Halloween Parade

Join the fun at the annual Coney Island Children’s Halloween Parade and costume contest, where kids are welcome to dress up. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and pre-registration is required here. This event is open to children aged up to 15 years. Discover other Halloween activities available for both kids and adults in Coney Island.

Children’s Halloween Parade & Party – Greenpoint

The parade is free to attend, while the after-party costs $10. Organized by the community group Town Square since 2003, kids will march down Manhattan Avenue past Nassau Street and return to the Polish & Slavic Center. The indoor party features a variety of arts and crafts, food, and games to enjoy!

Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest (Ft. Greene Park)

Head over to Fort Greene Park for this lighthearted and entertaining animal and owner dress-up contest. Registration opens at 11 AM by the monument plaza with the contest held at the base of the monument stairs. A suggested donation of $5.00 per dog is appreciated.

Greenpoint Kids’ Halloween Parade

• What: A Children’s Parade, inviting parents, with a $10 per person party afterwards.
• Where: The parade begins at 176 Java Street, routing via Manhattan Avenue to Nassau and returning to Java.
• After party: An indoor movie party follows at the Polish & Slavic Center organized by the nonprofit Town Square.

Carroll Park Halloween Parade

Gather at Carroll Park to prepare for the parade, which travels up Smith Street to Douglass St. and circles back down Court Street. Meet with friends and family for a fun-filled community event!

Sun Oct. 26, 2014: Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Parade-Contest (Brooklyn Heights)

Participants gather by the Brooklyn Heights Promenade’s Remsen Street entrance at 12:45 PM. At 1 PM, they will march to the costume judging table to showcase their furry friends’ outfits. Local celebrity judges will select winners in various costume categories.

All Day Haunted at Play at Gym Park (Williamsburg)

Experience a day filled with special Halloween fun at The Gym Park, where an active obstacle course meets thrilling adventures appropriate for children of all ages. Contact for details: info@thegympark.com or call 718.349.6627.

Fort Greene Park Halloween Parade

Children and families can gather on the Great Lawn in Fort Greene Park for an exciting Halloween parade. Activities include a pumpkin patch, horse-drawn carriage rides, games, and face painting providing fun for everyone.

Clinton Hill Children’s Halloween Walk

• What: Clinton Hill Children’s Halloween Walk and Performance
  Where: Starts at the Pratt-Clinton Hill Community Garden (corner of DeKalb and Hall).
• Special item: Attend the annual free show at 313 Clinton Avenue, running every half hour. This event is completely FREE.

Park Slope Halloween Parade

If your little ones thrive on excitement, bring them to the annual Children’s Halloween parade in Park Slope!

• Discover the times and locations for the Park Slope Children’s Halloween Parade.
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Halloween Event in Owls Head Park (Bay Ridge)

Although it’s not a parade, this popular haunted walk features varying levels of spookiness suitable for younger and older kids. For those who prefer gentler fun, there’s a Fairytale Forest tour that is enjoyable without being frightening.

The 19th Annual Haunted Halloween Walk and Fairytale Forest runs from 3:30 to 9:00 PM on October 31, 2014, at Owl’s Head Park, located at Colonial Road and 68th Street in Bay Ridge. Learn more about this Halloween marathon event!

Fri Oct 31, 2014: Cobble Hill Halloween Parade

Join the Cobble Hill Halloween Parade at 4:00 PM. Participants should meet at the Clinton Street entrance to Cobble Hill Park. The parade winds through Verandah, onto Henry, then left onto Warren, and back to the park. Volunteers are always welcome before and after the parade.

Greenpoint Witches Walk & Halloween Parade

Watch as kids in costume take over parts of trendy Williamsburg!

The parade starts at 4 PM, rain or shine, at Flying Squirrel’s store, located at 87 Oak Street near Franklin Street, and lasts for one hour, making three stops for trick or treating.

After the parade, families can enjoy crafts and goodies, with snacks provided by the new Two Boots Pizza on Driggs Ave.

Ditmas Park/ Midwood West Halloween Parade: ON

Prospect Park South Parade – Prospect Park South

• What: A one-block parade specifically for neighborhood kids.
• Details: Begins at 1306 Albemarle Road near Argyle Road at 5 PM, along with trick-or-treating at local homes during daylight only.

West Midwood Halloween Parade – West Midwood

• What: A one-block parade for neighborhood children.
• Where: Starts at Glenwood and Rugby Rds at 6 PM, parading down historic, lovely, and delightfully spooky Glenwood Road off Rugby to Westminster Road. Perfect for little ones who may be overwhelmed by larger parades.

Brooklyn Heights Halloween Parade

Experience a charming local parade in an idyllic setting with views of New York Harbor. Organized by the Brooklyn Heights Playground Committee, don’t miss the chance to enjoy the bake sale. In the event of rain, the parade will be held on Sunday the 27th.

Fulton Park Parade & Halloween Haunted ‘House Tour’

Head to Fulton Park on Stuyvesant Avenue for a spooky Story Patch, Dance Contest, and Parade. This event is organized by the Stuyvesant Heights Parents Association along with Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, featuring a pumpkin patch story time, music, and hot cider.

DUMBO under the Manhattan Bridge

• What: Join the annual Halloween Party at the Archway Under The Manhattan Bridge, featuring a DJ, pumpkin painting, and engaging games.
• Where: Under the Manhattan Bridge, DUMBO
• When: For updated information, please check here.

Dog Costume Parade (Bay Ridge)

One of the earliest Halloween events, the Bay Ridge Dog Costume Contest takes place during a five-hour Harvest Festival in Bay Ridge. Explore more about other Halloween Dog Costume Parades in Brooklyn.

Wow! Almost 20 Halloween events!

Initially, this list featured around a dozen Halloween events, but every year brings even more excitement. Mark your calendar and challenge yourself to attend as many as possible, but remember to enjoy the festivities wisely and keep an eye on that sugar intake!