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Village Halloween Parade

Sixth Avenue, Greenwich Village, New York, USA

By Gautam Khorana·Reviewed
80Dad Score
31 Oct 2026Annual, every 31 October

A free, anything-goes costume parade up Sixth Avenue that anyone can join.

How the Dad Score breaks down

Scored July 2026
Together time17/20
Costumes on, watching giant puppets, or joining the march together.
Low faff13/20
Halloween night in Manhattan: crowds, noise and a late finish.
Value19/20
The biggest Halloween parade there is, free to watch or join.
Age span15/20
From about five, and early evening only for the youngest.
Weatherproof16/20
A costumed crowd that marches through October drizzle happily.

Editorial, never paid. How the Dad Score works

Best age5+
PriceFree
CityNew York
TypeFestival

New York's Village Halloween Parade is the largest of its kind, with tens of thousands of costumed marchers, giant puppets, bands and dancers moving up Sixth Avenue on Halloween night. Spectators can watch for free, and in true New York style you can even join the march in costume. It steps off in the evening.

Why it works for a dad and child

Get the costumes on and watch the puppets and characters go by, or join the parade together. Go early in the evening so younger ones catch the spectacle before bedtime.

When is Village Halloween Parade?

Village Halloween Parade runs 31 Oct 2026 in New York, USA.

Is Village Halloween Parade worth it with kids?

girl.dad gives Village Halloween Parade a Dad Score of 80/100. A free, anything-goes costume parade up Sixth Avenue that anyone can join.

What should we plan for at Village Halloween Parade?

It is a festival event at Sixth Avenue, Greenwich Village in New York. Best age on the listing is 5+, and entry is free.

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