Halloween Parade and Costume Contest

Hudson Rotary will hold its 59th annual Halloween Parade on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Newton Field. Signups begin at 4 p.m. and the parade will start at 4:45.

This family event gives kids an opportunity to dress up in costume, play game, collect goodies and celebrate Halloween in a fun, safe, community-oriented way.

To participate, each child needs to bring at least one non-perishable food item to donate to the Hudson Christian Food Shelf.

Every kid will get a goodie bag, and the following cash prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in each age group: 

• First place: $25


• Second place: $20


• Third place: $15


• Fourth place: $10


• Fifth place: $5

There also are cash prizes for the best group or family costumes:

• First place: $45


• Second place: $30.

Age Groups:

• 3 and younger 


• 4-5 


• 6-7 


• 8-10 


• 11 and older