A Spooky Weekend Ahead For Larchmont And Mamaroneck

LARCHMONT/MAMARONECK, NY — You might encounter an unusual number of goblins and zombies in the area this weekend as terrifying and adorable pre-Halloween festivities get into full swing.

The Village of Larchmont's Annual Ragamuffin Parade will be held on Saturday, at 3 p.m. sharp, rain or shine. The village says that it has monitored the forecast and decided that the event will still be held with a DJ dance party afterwards. However, the usual serving of hot dogs has been canceled. The line-up will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the corner of Larchmont Ave. and Palmer Ave. This year's parade is co-sponsored by the Larchmont Professional Fire Fighters Association.

On Sunday, the Village of Mamaroneck will be holding its Spooktacular, starting at 11 a.m.

• Check in/arrive for The Village of Mamaroneck's Ragamuffin Parade at 11 a.m. in front of Smashburger, located at 448 Mamaroneck Ave.
• The parade will kick off at 11:30 a.m. and march down Mamaroneck Ave. to spooky Harbor Island Park, where Halloween fun, candy and activities are planned for local monsters, starting at 12:15 p.m. Festivities include a bubble show performance, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a balloon artist, and a best costume contest.
• Special performances by The School of Rock Mamaroneck and Artistree Performing Arts will take place at Harbor Island.