Flyer for Haunted Halsted Fest and Halloween Parade: Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · fest 11am–6pm; parade 7–8pm at North Halsted Street

Illustration by Stumblday, not event photography

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Haunted Halsted Fest and Halloween Parade

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North Halsted Street

Northalsted, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville

Free

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Free

Northalsted's 30th Halloween parade expands into an all-day block party before the costumed procession.

The 30th anniversary expands Chicago's signature costumed parade into an all-day Northalsted street festival.

Good to know

  • The daytime fest ends at 6pm before the street is reset.
  • The parade runs from 7 to 8pm, followed by a costume contest.

Going? Keep it.

Common questions

Is it free?

Yes. The organizer describes the celebration as free and all ages.

When is the parade?

Saturday, October 31 from 7 to 8pm; the daytime fest runs 11am to 6pm.