Park Slope Halloween Parade Canceled Amid Coronavirus

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN — Costumed kids, or the mayor, won't make their way down Seventh Avenue on Halloween this year.

The Park Slope Civic Council has canceled its 2020 Halloween Parade due to the coronavirus crisis, the organization announced. The cancelation also means there will be no organized merchant trick or treating, a typical staple of the Council's Halloween celebration.

"For everyone’s safety, we encourage everybody to trick or treat within your own buildings, among your immediate neighbors, and between family members or your selected pods," the organization wrote.

The Park Slope Halloween Parade typically brings young trick or treaters to march up Seventh Avenue between 14th and Third streets and along Fifth Avenue.

This year, the organization hinted at safer, social distancing activities instead.

"Halloween will be a bit different this year, but we have joined forces with the Old Stone House, Park Slope Parents, and the Park Slope 5th Ave BID, to coordinate festive and socially distanced activities," they said. "Keep an eye out for more details about the upcoming 5th Ave scavenger hunt, crafts, and events!"

Park Slope is among several Halloween celebrations across New York City that is taking a pause amid the pandemic.

But the Council said the canceled parade shouldn't stop the neighborhood from embracing its usual Halloween decorations and costumes.

"We look forward to seeing our Park Slope neighborhood decorated and our neighbors sporting creepy couture!," they said.