Del Ray Halloween Parade Postponed To Nov. 5

DEL RAY, VA — The 21st Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade, which was supposed to take place Sunday, Oct. 29, has been postponed until next Sunday, Nov. 5. Weather was the culprit in delaying the festive parade.

The parade will take place at 2 p.m. along Mount Vernon Avenue, from E. Bellefont Ave. to the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center fields, according to a press release from the Del Ray Business Association. The event is free and open to all.

At the recreation center will be live music, goodie bags for the kids, children's games and free refreshments. There will also be awards given out for the best decorated stroller, house, business and pet costume.

According to the press release, last year's parade had over 7,500 participants, over one-third kids. Elected officials participated alongside special dignitaries. This year, the parade's Grand Marshall will be Skye Witmer, an outstanding student from Jefferson Houston Elementary School, the press release said.

The press release laid out the day's events:

• Pet Costume Contest and Stroller Decorating Contest: Registration for the Pet Costume Contest and Stroller Competition will be done prior to the parade start. Stroller and pet entries must register by 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Mt. Vernon and E. Howell Avenues; look for signage. Once registered, strollers will line up on Howell to be judged prior to the parade. Pets will be judged immediately at the end of the parade route. There is no fee to register. For complete details and categories, visit www.visitdelray.com/halloween
• Best Decorated House and Business: The awards for Best Decorated House and Business will be awarded after the parade. To view the top 10 finalists for Best Decorated House, visit www.visitdelray.com.
• Spooky Bean Halloween: After the parade from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., families can enjoy the Spooky Bean Halloween Maze, constructed by Bean Creative. This is a free event and appropriate for all ages, located on the 2200 block of Mount Vernon Avenue. Donations are accepted at the gate to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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