Boo!  In a city that is home to so many creative types, it is only natural that it would also play host to the largest Halloween parade in the world. That’s right — the world! But, don’t take my word for it. If you’re in town, join the 50,000 or so folks dressed in their best Halloween finery or the 2 million or so spectators perched along 6^th Avenue and you will see for yourself! Of course, I am referring to New York’s 35^th annual Village Halloween Parade where some of the most creative people in the world come out in droves to try and out-create, out-perform and out-scare each other.  Be sure to expect ‘an anything goes’ kind of event, where you will be jostled around by a huge crowd of mostly costumed, revelers (i.e., this event is not for young kids).  Of course, if you’re a local you can also tune into NY1 and catch the whole parade on tv!

The kids will be more comfortable at the 18^th annual Greenwich Village Children’s Halloween Parade that convenes today at 3:00 p.m. under the arch in Washington Square Park.  This event proves to be an outlet for the wildly creative parent-types . . . and it is fun for the kids too. This is where I plan to be with my little Robot Monster. I hope this isn’t the last year for the homemade Halloween costume… duck tape, tin foil and glue — don’t fail me now!

Now, if you want to experience what it’s like to be in the world’s largest children’s parade, (that’s right, the world’s largest!) head to 7^th Avenue in Brooklyn, any where from 12^th Street to Union Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. to participate in the Park Slope Children’s Halloween Parade. I can tell you from experience, this is an amazingly fun and kid-friendly way to celebrate Halloween!

-Kristin