Vienna's 68th Annual Halloween Parade Tonight

The 68th annual Vienna Halloween Parade is set for tonight and will begin at 7 p.m., according to a news release from the Town of Vienna.

The parade will take place on Maple Avenue from Berry Street to Center Street. This year’s parade theme is “Celebrating the Tradition of Vienna Girls Sports” with Frank Lancaster serving as Grand Marshal. Once again, the parade will feature the Washington Redskins Marching Band as a special guest.

Kids are invited to walk in the parade in their Halloween costumes. No registration is required. Meet at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of United Bank, 374 Maple Ave., E. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Road Closures

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Maple Avenue – Route 123 in the Town of Vienna – between East Street and Lawyers Road, will be closed beginning at 6:50 p.m. for approximately two hours for the annual Vienna Halloween Parade.

Several side streets off Maple Avenue will also be closed and no on-street parking will be allowed beginning at approximately 4:45 p.m. to allow parade participants to line up. All streets will reopen at the conclusion of the parade, around 9 p.m.

Also see:

• Parade Map
• Road Closures and Detours
• Halloween Sponsorship Packet

For more information, call Vienna Parks and Recreation at (703) 255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov.

PHOTO of past Halloween parade in Vienna courtesy of Town of Vienna