Date Set For Westport Children's Halloween Parade: What To Know

WESTPORT, CT — Westport's annual Children's Halloween Parade will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with trick-or-treating, entertainment and refreshments planned, town officials announced.

The event, organized by the Westport Parks and Recreation Department, Downtown Association and Westport Police Athletic League (P.A.L.), is open to children of all ages, particularly those 8 and younger.

Children and parents should gather at the intersection of Main Street and Post Road East at 3:30 p.m.

The parade will proceed up Main Street, turn right onto Avery Place and then left onto Myrtle Avenue before ending at Town Hall and Veterans Green.

Children will be able to trick-or-treat along the parade route and on Veterans Green. Entertainment, refreshments and a small gift will be provided at Veterans Green, across from Town Hall, beginning at 4 p.m.

Parking Restrictions And Early Voting Access

Parking will be prohibited along the parade route from 2 to 4 p.m. on the day of the event.

Vehicle and pedestrian access to Town Hall will remain available for residents attending early voting in the auditorium.

Rain Date

In the event of rain, the parade will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Residents can call the Westport Parks and Recreation Department at 203-341-5074 for weather-related updates.