New York's Village Halloween Parade

The world's largest Halloween parade and the U.S.’s only major nighttime parade. Known for its large puppets, more than 50 marching bands, and spontaneous participation, the parade follows a 1.4-mile route along Sixth Avenue. 

Originally rooted in New York’s queer community, the parade provided an inclusive, safe space for expression during a time when cross-dressing was widely prohibited, allowing members of the LGBTQ+ community to showcase creativity and pride. Today, it features 50,000 costumed participants, large puppets, and over 50 bands.