Region's Biggest Halloween Parade Kicks Off Saturday In Nyack

NYACK, NY — One of the biggest events of the Halloween season, in a region which features big Halloween events, the Nyack Chamber of Commerce's 31st annual Halloween Parade is on Saturday. Festivities begin in early afternoon and continue into the evening.

The spooky day kicks off at 2 p.m. with live bands performing on stages around the village, and a “Trick-or-Treat Trail” of goodies leading kids from the center of town to the parade assembly in Memorial Park.

The parade, organized by the Chamber and sponsored by leading local merchants, is the largest outside New York City, second in magnitude only to the Greenwich Village event ― and just as spectacular on the “wow” meter for color, pageantry and unabashed craziness.

The Travel Channel ranks Nyack’s parade in the top four Best Halloween Celebrations nationwide.

15,000 spectators are expected to line the streets of Main and Broadway in Nyack for this fun-filled, family-friendly event, featuring marching bands, festooned fire trucks, floats and a host of costumed revelers — with serious cash prizes, totaling over $2,000, going to the most creative among the parade’s participants.

All are welcome to march and register for prizes. Marchers and floats will assemble at 3:00 pm for registration and judging in Memorial Park at the corner of Depew and Piermont Streets in downtown Nyack. Registration is required to be eligible for prizes. Judging and registration conclude at 5:00 pm, followed by the parade step-off at 5:30 pm.

Download Costume Registration Form

Download Halloween Float Registration Form

The winner of this year’s Best Float competition will take home a $750 cash prize. Floats winning second and third place will receive $500 and $250 respectively. Prizes for costumes will be awarded in multiple categories, with awards ranging from $25 to $200.

The parade itself runs October 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 (rain date Sunday, October 28) in the heart of Nyack. Many of Nyack’s restaurants and night-time establishments will also be hosting festive post-parade parties.

ll are welcome to march and register for prizes. Marchers and floats will assemble at 3:00 pm for registration and judging in Memorial Park at the corner of Depew and Piermont Streets in downtown Nyack. Registration is required to be eligible for prizes. Judging and registration conclude at 5:00 pm, followed by the parade step-off at 5:30 pm.

Details on participating in and viewing the parade are listed on the Nyack Chamber of Commerce’s website: www.nyackchamber.org. To register your float, join as a marcher, or contribute as a sponsor, go to the Chamber website or call the Chamber office at 845-353-2221.

Photos by Elise Passavant