Halloween Parade In Northampton Twp. Saturday: What You Need To Know

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —With a summer forecast for Saturday, Northampton Municipal Park will be swarmed by children in costume for the annual Halloween parade.

Festivities begin at 11 a.m. with parade registration, dancing entertainment by BC Discoveries, a DJ, fun in the park, and of course, the spook-tacular costume parade.

The parade begins at Noon starting with the 2 and younger age category, followed by 3-5 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 9-12 yrs, and the family/ group contest, organizers said.

Trophies will be awarded in each category, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Free treat bags will be given out to the first 300 children who participate in the parade.

After the parade, stroll the Halloween Walk, visit Scarecrow Row, and vote for your favorites as local organizations and businesses have creative displays to enjoy.

The Northampton Lions Club will offer refreshments and snacks for sale, along with Balloons by Arlen, the Count's Counting contest area along with games at the Wetzel Pavilion (by the softball fields).

If You Go

• Bring a chair or blanket for seating comfort as seating is on the grassy area in front of the Amphitheater.
• Please arrive early as parking spaces fill up quickly.
• Note too that Warminster Park will be holding an event at the same time.
• Parking is located at the Municipal Park Hatboro Road entrance and also behind the Maureen M. Welch School where there is a park entrance. If you use this parking area, be sure to stop by the registration table located near the far side of the amphitheater to receive your costume registration number.