The Village Halloween Parade: A Celebration of Identity
Every year on October 31, the Village Halloween Parade draws over 2 million people to Sixth Avenue, featuring creative costumes, larger-than-life puppets, and a flash mob of the iconic "Thriller" dance.
The event, which originated in 1973, was led by mask and puppet designer Ralph Lee as a door-to-door walk around his neighborhood. The following year, it was formalized for the Theater for the New City, a long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.
The parade has grown in popularity since its inception, but it remains a rare space where queer and drag communities can freely express themselves.
- Over 2 million attendees each year
- Creative costumes and larger-than-life puppets
- Flash mob of the iconic "Thriller" dance
Author's summary: The Village Halloween Parade is a celebration of identity and self-expression.
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