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Halloween Parade Guide
South Jersey
ATLANTIC COUNTY
Halloween Parades
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Egg Harbor City Halloween Parade
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Friday, October 23, 2026 • 6:30 PM
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Get ready for a spooktacular evening in Egg Harbor City! The annual Egg Harbor City Halloween Parade returns for 2026 with festive costumes, decorated floats, marching groups and plenty of community Halloween spirit!
Friday, October 23, 2026
START TIME:
6:30 PM
LOCATION:
Philadelphia Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ
ADMISSION:
FREE
PARADE ROUTE:
Awaiting final 2026 route confirmation
The parade traditionally travels through downtown Egg Harbor City along Philadelphia Avenue. The final 2026 route and lineup information have not yet been announced.
Arrive early to find a good viewing spot! Expect increased traffic and possible road closures around the parade area.
Be sure to follow posted parking restrictions, local police directions and any updates released by parade organizers.
50th Annual Hammonton Kiwanis Halloween Parade
Hammonton, NJ
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • 7:00 PM
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🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular evening in downtown Hammonton! The 50th Annual Hammonton Kiwanis Halloween Parade returns on Wednesday, October 28, 2026!
This longtime community tradition brings Halloween festivities to downtown Hammonton as the parade travels along Bellevue Avenue. Families can gather along the route to enjoy the celebration!
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
START TIME:
7:00 PM
RAIN DATE:
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Orchard Street & Egg Harbor Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
PARADE ROUTE:
Travels along Bellevue Avenue
PARADE END LOCATION:
Atlantic County Human Services Building
310 Bellevue Avenue
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Please check the official event information for weather-related updates, road closures, and any last-minute changes before attending.
Mays Landing Halloween Parade
Mays Landing, NJ
Friday, October 30, 2026 • 6:30 PM
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The Rotary Club of Mays Landing–Egg Harbor City presents the 71st Annual Mays Landing Halloween Parade! Families can enjoy costumes, floats, marching groups, performances and community Halloween fun along Main Street.
5:30 PM
JUDGING:
6:00 PM
PARADE:
6:30 PM
INTEX Millwork Solutions
45 Mill Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
PARADE ROUTE:
Mill Street → Main Street → Farragut Avenue → Duberson School
The parade begins at INTEX and travels through downtown Mays Landing. Families can watch the procession along Main Street, with performances taking place at War Memorial Park beside the courthouse.
Following the parade, participants gather at Duberson School for complimentary refreshments and trophy presentations.
Traffic becomes extremely heavy before the parade. Road restrictions are expected around 5:00–5:30 PM, although actual closure times may vary.
Arrive early and follow current police directions and posted detours.
South Jersey
BURLINGTON COUNTY
Halloween Parades
Maple Shade Halloween Parade
Maple Shade, NJ
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 2:15 PM
This Event Has Passed
Maple Shade's annual Halloween Parade returns to Main Street for an afternoon of costumes and community Halloween fun!
2:15 PM
LOCATION:
Main Street
Maple Shade, NJ
Interested in participating in the parade? Contact Maple Shade Recreation at recreation@mapleshade.com for information.
79th Annual Medford Halloween Parade
Medford, NJ
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM
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🎃 The Medford-Vincentown Rotary Club presents the 79th Annual Medford Halloween Parade!
Head to Main Street in Medford for a Halloween celebration featuring floats, music, costumes, prizes, candy and more!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
START TIME:
7:00 PM
LOCATION:
Main Street
Medford, NJ
Burlington County
HOSTED BY:
Medford-Vincentown Rotary Club
Funds raised through the parade support Rotary high school scholarships and other Rotary community events.
Bordentown City Halloween Parade
Bordentown City, NJ
Sunday, October 25, 2026 • 2:00 PM
This Event Has Passed
The Consolidated Fire Association's annual Halloween Parade returns to Bordentown City! Enjoy costumes, floats, marching groups and community Halloween fun.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
PARADE START:
2:00 PM
PARTICIPANT LINEUP:
1:00 PM at Spring Street & Elizabeth Street
COSTUME JUDGING REGISTRATION:
Begins at 1:00 PM in front of St. Mary's School on Elizabeth Street
RAIN DATE:
Sunday, November 1, 2026 • 2:00 PM
Check the organizer's website for registration, the full parade route and weather updates.
Pemberton Library Halloween Parade
Pemberton, NJ
Friday, October 30, 2026 • 10:30 AM
This Event Has Passed
10:30–11:15 AM
AGES:
Babies through age 5
LOCATION:
Pemberton Library
Little ones can come dressed in costume for a special Halloween parade around Pemberton Library, followed by trick-or-treating and a Halloween craft.
REGISTRATION:
Opens October 16, 2026.
Bordentown Library Halloween Parade & Crafts
Bordentown, NJ
Friday, October 30, 2026 • 10:30 AM
This Event Has Passed
10:30–11:30 AM
LOCATION:
Bordentown Library
REGISTRATION OPENS:
October 16, 2026
Dress the little ones in their Halloween costumes for a parade around Bordentown Library, followed by Halloween-themed crafts!
Bring a bag to collect goodies. This program is intended for preschoolers and toddlers.
Palmyra Halloween Parade
Palmyra, NJ
Friday, October 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM
This Event Has Passed
Palmyra's community Halloween Parade returns Friday, October 30! Enjoy costumed participants, floats, performers and community groups.
Friday, October 30, 2026
PARADE START:
7:00 PM
WALKER LINEUP:
Begins at 6:00 PM
JUDGING:
Begins at 6:30 PM
WALKER CHECK-IN:
Riverton School blacktop
The organizer's participant page lists a 7:00 PM parade start. Registered entries should follow their emailed staging and arrival instructions.
Register through the official parade website.
ANNOUNCED REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Friday, October 23, 2026
Check the organizer's latest instructions for your entry type and any updates.
South Jersey
CAMDEN COUNTY
Halloween Parades
Magnolia Halloween Costume Parade
Magnolia, NJ
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 1:00 PM
This Event Has Passed
🎃 Magnolia Borough invites families to its annual Halloween Costume Parade! Bring your ghosts, goblins and superheroes for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
PARADE LINEUP:
12:30 PM
LINEUP LOCATION:
Magnolia Borough Hall
Magnolia, NJ
PARADE START:
1:00 PM
Magnolia Community Center
AFTER THE PARADE:
Costume judging, treats and fun activities for the kids!
Families are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy the community celebration.
Westmont Lions 78th Annual Halloween Parade
Haddon Township / Westmont, NJ
Thursday, October 29, 2026 • 7:30 PM
This Event Has Passed
The Westmont Lions Club's longtime Halloween Parade returns to Haddon Township for its 78th year!
6:30 PM
HADDON AVENUE CLOSES:
6:45 PM
PARADE:
7:30 PM
Haddon Avenue
Stratford Avenue to Jackson Funeral Home
RAIN DATE:
Saturday, October 31, 2026
A viewing stand will be located near the end of the parade route, followed by a DJ and Halloween dance party.
Registration for the costume and float contest is FREE.
Haddonfield Halloween Parade
Haddonfield, NJ
Friday, October 30, 2026 • 6:30 PM
This Event Has Passed
Haddonfield's annual Halloween Parade returns to historic Kings Highway! Families, children and even costumed pups take part in this community Halloween tradition.
The Haddonfield Memorial High School Marching Band leads the procession through downtown Haddonfield.
Friday, October 30, 2026
LINEUP:
6:00 PM
PARADE:
6:30 PM
Chestnut Street & Kings Highway
Haddonfield, NJ
PARADE ROUTE:
Along Kings Highway, ending behind Borough Hall
The date is listed for 2026, and the lineup time and route above follow the Haddonfield Celebrations Association's published annual parade information.
Audubon Lions Club Halloween Parade
Audubon, NJ
Friday, October 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM
This Event Has Passed
The Audubon Lions Club's annual Halloween Parade returns for another spooktacular celebration! Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join the community for an evening of Halloween fun!
Friday, October 30, 2026
PARADE LINEUP:
6:30 PM
PARADE START:
7:00 PM
Parade participants line up on Walnut Street between Edgewood Avenue and the Audubon High School football stadium gate.
The parade proceeds to the Francis J. Ward Recreation Center for judging and refreshments.
There is NO rain date.
In the event of rain, all parade festivities will move indoors to the Francis J. Ward Recreation Center.
PLEASE NOTE: The parade has a NEW route for 2026! Be sure to use the updated lineup location rather than the traditional Merchant Street parade area.
South Jersey
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Halloween Parades
Sea Isle City Halloween Parade & Dance Party
Sea Isle City, NJ
Friday, October 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM
This Event Has Passed
Sea Isle City Recreation's annual Halloween Parade returns for 2026! Dress in costume and enjoy an evening parade followed by a Halloween Dance Party at Excursion Park.
6:30 PM
PARADE:
7:00 PM
DANCE PARTY:
Immediately following the parade
45th Street & Landis Avenue
Sea Isle City, NJ
PARADE ROUTE:
North along Landis Avenue, ending at Excursion Park
Families can watch the parade along Landis Avenue or join the celebration at Excursion Park, where parade winners will be announced.
Parade applications are due Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Applications can be submitted to Sea Isle City Recreation.
QUESTIONS?
609-263-0050
Ocean City Howl-O-Ween Parade
Ocean City, NJ
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 3:00 PM
This Event Has Passed
Dress yourself and your pup in Halloween costumes for Ocean City's Howl-O-Ween Parade along the Boardwalk!
The parade is part of Ocean City's Dog Day weekend, with dog-friendly activities and vendors along the Boardwalk.
2:00 PM
PARADE:
3:00 PM
Ocean City Sports & Civic Center
6th Street & Boardwalk
PARADE ROUTE:
Ocean City Boardwalk
6th Street to 14th Street
Parade registration benefits the Humane Society of Ocean City. Visit the official event page for participation and registration information.
Cape May City Halloween Parade
Cape May, NJ
Sunday, October 25, 2026 • 3:00 PM
This Event Has Passed
🎃 Cape May City's annual Halloween Parade returns for 2026! Dress in your Halloween best and enjoy an afternoon of creative costumes, community fun and spooky celebrations throughout beautiful Cape May!
Sunday, October 25, 2026
REGISTRATION:
1:30 PM
JUDGING:
2:30 PM
PARADE BEGINS:
3:00 PM
Perry Street & Washington Street
Cape May, NJ
TROPHY CEREMONY:
Immediately following the parade
Cape May MAC
Participants are invited to register and have their costumes judged before the parade begins.
A trophy ceremony will take place immediately following the parade at Cape May MAC.
Registration forms are available through the City of Cape May.
QUESTIONS?
krattigan@capemaycity.com
PLEASE NOTE:
There is no rain date scheduled for this parade.
Middle Township Halloween Parade
Cape May Court House, NJ
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • 7:00 PM
This Event Has Passed
Middle Township's annual Halloween Parade returns for 2026! Grab your costumes and head out for an evening of community Halloween fun in Cape May Court House.
7:00 PM
LOCATION:
Cape May Court House, NJ
Additional parade information, including route, lineup and judging details, may be found on the official township flyer and event page.
Ocean City Halloween Parade
Ocean City, NJ
Thursday, October 29, 2026 • 7:15 PM
This Event Has Passed
Ocean City's annual Halloween Parade returns to Asbury Avenue! Families can enjoy costumes, community groups and Halloween fun along the downtown parade route.
7:15 PM
PARADE ROUTE:
Asbury Avenue
6th Street to 11th Street
The parade is sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club.
South Jersey
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Halloween Parades
Masquerade Story Time & Costume Parade
🎃 Kids Costume Parade • Ages 6 & Under
Bridgeton, NJ
Thursday, October 29, 2026 • 10:30 AM
A library story time and costume parade
specifically for young children.
This Event Has Passed
🎃 Little ones are invited to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes and celebrate with a special Masquerade Story Time & Costume Parade at Cumberland County Library!
This event is designed for children ages 6 and younger.
It includes a Halloween-themed story time and a costume parade for little ones at the library.
This is not a traditional town-wide street parade.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
TIME:
10:30 AM
AGES:
Children ages 6 & younger
LOCATION:
Cumberland County Library
Bridgeton, NJ
This Halloween-themed story time includes a costume parade for young children. Families are encouraged to dress their little ones in costume for the celebration!
South Jersey
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Halloween Parades
Woodbury Fall Festival Parade
Woodbury, NJ
Saturday, October 3, 2026 • 5:00 PM
Woodbury's 76th Annual Fall Festival Parade returns to Broad Street for an evening of hometown celebration!
This year's theme is Red, White, Blue & 250 Too! in celebration of America's 250th birthday. Although this is a fall parade rather than a Halloween-themed parade for 2026, it's another opportunity for South Jersey families to enjoy a community procession.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
RAIN DATE:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
PARTICIPANT LINEUP:
3:30–4:30 PM
PARADE START:
5:00 PM
Colonial Avenue & Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ
PARADE ROUTE:
South along Broad Street, ending near Salem Avenue
Check the city's official parade page for participant information, weather updates and current road-closure information.
Monroe Township Halloween Parade
Williamstown / Monroe Township, NJ
Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM
🎃 Monroe Township's Halloween Parade returns to Main Street in Williamstown! Gather along the route for an evening of community Halloween fun.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
PARADE START:
7:00 PM
COUNTY:
Gloucester County
CVS Parking Lot
Main Street, Williamstown, NJ
PARADE ROUTE:
From the CVS parking lot along Main Street, ending at Church Street
Want to participate? Visit the official Parks & Recreation announcement for the parade registration link.
Check the organizer's website before heading out for weather updates and any last-minute changes.
Mullica Hill Halloween Parade
Harrison Township / Mullica Hill, NJ
2026 Date Coming Soon
We're keeping an eye out for official information about a 2026 Halloween parade in Mullica Hill.
A parade date, start time, lineup location and route have not yet been verified.
Awaiting 2026 DetailsHarrison Township and Mullica Hill have several other Halloween events scheduled for 2026, but these are separate events and should not be confused with a community Halloween parade.
South Jersey
OCEAN COUNTY
Halloween Parades
Stafford Township Halloween Parade
Manahawkin, NJ
Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 12:00 PM
Stafford Recreation's annual Halloween Parade returns to Manahawkin for 2026! Families are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes and join the community celebration.
11:30 AM
PARADE START:
12:00 PM
Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1
133 Stafford Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
PARADE DESTINATION:
Manahawkin Lake Park
The parade begins at the firehouse on Stafford Avenue and proceeds to Manahawkin Lake Park.
Please make sure each participant's name and age are visible on their costume for judging.
Prizes will be awarded across all age groups!
The parade is open to children and adults of all ages.
The parade takes place during Stafford Township's Fall Harvest & Wine Festival weekend.
Waretown Volunteer Fire Company Halloween Parade
Waretown, NJ
Sunday, October 25, 2026 • 12:45 PM
The Waretown Volunteer Fire Company Halloween Parade returns for 2026! Families can gather in costume for this annual community tradition.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
TIME:
12:45 PM
LOCATION:
Waretown Library
Waretown, NJ
Check the township calendar for the latest parade information and any weather-related changes.
The Mad Scientist's Costume Parade
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 6:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Dress in costume and head to the Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library for a Mad Scientist performance followed by a Halloween costume parade!
6:30–7:00 PM
GENERAL ADMISSION SESSION:
7:00–8:00 PM
AGES:
Kids & Tweens
Ocean County Library – Little Egg Harbor Branch
290 Mathistown Road
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
REGISTRATION:
Registration is required.
Please register children only.
A separate sensory-friendly session is available before the general admission program with limited registration.
Children's Halloween Parade
Stafford Township / Manahawkin, NJ
Friday, October 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Little ones can wear their Halloween costumes for a special Children's Halloween Parade at the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library!
Friday, October 30, 2026
TIME:
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
AGES:
Ages 2–5
Ocean County Library – Stafford Branch
Stafford Township / Manahawkin, NJ
REGISTRATION:
Required
REGISTRATION OPENS:
Friday, October 16 at 10:00 AM
In addition to the costume parade, children can enjoy a Halloween craft and snack. Please register each participating child individually.
Bay Head Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
Bay Head, NJ
Saturday, October 31, 2026 • 12:00 PM
Dress up the kiddos and join Bay Head's annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest! This FREE community parade is open to everyone — you do not need to be a Bay Head resident or student to participate.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
CHECK-IN & DAY-OF REGISTRATION:
11:15–11:45 AM
PARADE START:
12:00 PM
PRICE:
FREE
Corner of Mount Street & Lake Avenue
Bay Head, NJ 08742
PARADE ROUTE:
North on Lake Avenue
→ Left onto Bridge Avenue
→ Community Parking Lot
→ Centennial Park
Once the parade reaches Centennial Park, participants will be called by age group for the costume contest and judging.
Ages 0–2
Ages 3–4
Ages 5–6
Ages 7–11
SPECIALTY CATEGORIES INCLUDE:
Classic • Spooky • Creative • Pop Culture
Animals & Creatures • Groups & Duos
Advance registration is encouraged so participants can receive any weather or rain-date updates directly from the organizer.
87th Annual Toms River Halloween Parade
Toms River, NJ
Saturday, October 31, 2026 • 7:00 PM
The Toms River Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 presents its 87th Annual Halloween Parade!
This longtime South Jersey Halloween tradition brings costumes, decorated floats, marching groups and community organizations into downtown Toms River for a Halloween night celebration.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
START TIME:
7:00 PM
LOCATION:
Downtown Toms River
Main Street & Washington Street Area
This year's parade also recognizes America's 250th anniversary with a patriotic theme.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION:
Tuesdays in October
6:00–8:00 PM
PARADE DAY REGISTRATION:
Saturday, October 31
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
REGISTRATION LOCATION:
Toms River Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Robbins Street Firehouse
Planning to watch the parade? Downtown streets may close ahead of the procession, so allow extra time for parking and walking to your viewing spot.
South Jersey
SALEM COUNTY
Halloween Parades
Alloway Halloween Parade
Alloway, NJ
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM
The Alloway Halloween Parade returns for another evening of spooky floats, creative costumes, marching groups and community Halloween fun!
This volunteer-organized parade is a longtime Salem County Halloween tradition.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
START TIME:
7:00 PM
RAIN DATE:
Sunday, October 25, 2026
6:00 PM
Alloway, NJ
ROAD CLOSURES:
Roads entering Alloway will close by 6:00 PM.
Families planning to watch the parade should arrive early to allow time for parking and walking to their viewing location.
Participants should enter town using Waterworks Road and stop at the Alloway Township Municipal Building to receive parade information.
Visit the official parade website for participation forms and organizer instructions.
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2026 Halloween Parades at a Glance
All Counties • In Date Order
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