The Village Halloween Parade: A Celebration of Identity
The Village Halloween Parade, held on October 31, attracts over 2 million people to Sixth Avenue each year, featuring creative costumes, larger-than-life puppets, and a flash mob of the iconic "Thriller" dance.
Drag performers and queer Victorian-era couples take to the streets in high-fashion, yet ghoulish costumes, making it a march of identity exploration and celebration for many.
- Originated in 1973 as a rare space for queer and drag communities to express themselves freely.
- First parade was a door-to-door walk around Ralph Lee's neighborhood, led by the mask and puppet designer.
- Formalized the following year for the Theater for the New City, a long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.
The event has grown in popularity since its inception, but its roots remain a celebration of self-expression and identity.
Author's summary: The Village Halloween Parade is a celebration of identity and self-expression.
More News
- Lucky Prestatyn street named People's Postcode Lottery winner today
- Frankenstein had a major last-minute cast change you might not remember – and it was for the better
- Rosalía's Crystal Goggles Are 'Motomami' Meets 'Lux'
- Politicians react to prisoners mistakenly released, including sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif
- James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97
- Jacob Elordi reveals first reaction to challenging 'Frakenstein' role
- James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA double helix, dies at 97
- Patti Smith has revealed how she discovered the man who raised her was not her biological father - 08-Nov-2025 - NZ Entertainment news
- Trans person filmed in bathroom is convicted of beating ex-wife before taking her name
- James Watson exemplified the best and worst of science – from monumental discoveries to sexism and cutthroat competition