Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade

The 26th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, October 31st, 2023 in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ Northalsted neighborhood

The free-to-watch parade, ranked one of the top ten in the US by Fodor’s Travel, has a spectacular Costume Contest with hundreds of entrants (Sign Up Free) featuring $4,000 in cash prizes and concludes with an awards presentation hosted by NBC5’s Matthew Rodrigues and the Dancing Diva, Batty Davis. and a live performance by musical duo Molly & Alex.

The 2023 Halloween Parade Grand Marshal is 44th Ward Alderman Bennett Lawson.

The Judging Panel is led by IL State Senator Sara Feigenholtz.

The Parade also features the 10,000 watt Good Bus sound stage, Chicago Full Moon Jam fire performers, Windy City Jeep Club, Lakeside Pride Marching Band, Chicago Spirit Brigade pep squad.

The costume competition covers 5 categories: Character, Creative, Scary, Youth (<13) and Group. Each category will have a $500/$200/$100 prize winner for 1st place/2nd place/3rd place, respectively. Contest Participation is free & all ages – SIGN UP NOW (Free)

Event Schedule
6:30PM Costume Contest Registration – Halsted & Belmont
7:30PM Parade Kickoff at Halsted & Belmont
8:00PM Parade Ends at Halsted & Cornelia
8:30PM Awards Show: Halsted & Brompton (3514 N. Halsted; parking lot)
10:00PM End of Event

The parade will go on rain or snow.