New Rochelle Main Street Children’s Costume Parade Set For Saturday

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Main Street will be haunted with ghouls and goblins howling with delight as the promise of treats sends the horde of costumed fiends parading before celebrating with a ball fit for monsters big and small.

The New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID) will be kicking off the annual Main Street Children’s Costume Parade on Saturday, at 10 a.m. The fun will begin near Monroe College’s Main Hall near Main St. and Harrison Ave., and will end with a TreastsFest at Ruby Dee Park at Library Green.

The NRBID is collaborating with local businesses and community organizations to present the TreatsFest at the end of the parade. Children, friends and families will be able to enjoy candy and treats, dancing with a DJ, Halloween photo ops and games.

"While there is always something exciting to see and do in Downtown New Rochelle, there is something extra special about the fall season and Halloween," said Marc Jerome, Chair, New Rochelle Downtown BID. "The parade will be great fun for all, especially the youngsters proudly showing off their fun costumes."

After the festivities, parade participants are encouraged to take advantage of special Halloween deals in many of the New Rochelle Downtown restaurants.

"We invite you to bring your young children to New Rochelle Downtown for a morning filled with treats, games and photo ops at this year’s Main Street Children’s Costume Parade," said Karel Littman, Executive Director, New Rochelle Downtown BID. "Then be sure to walk over for lunch in our New Ro Downtown restaurants here."

The full schedule:
● 9:30 a.m.: Lineup begins at Monroe College’s Main Hall (Main St. near Harrison St.).
● 10:00 a.m.: Parade begins route to Memorial Highway entering Library Green’s Ruby Dee Park.
● Post-Parade: Free TreatsFest Event for parade participants at Library Green’s Ruby Dee Park.
● Post-TreatsFest: Enjoy special lunch meal deals at New Ro Downtown restaurants.

There is no rain date for this event. For additional information, write an email to this address.