NYC's Village Halloween Parade 2019: What You Need To Know

GREENWICH VILLAGE, NY — The Village's Halloween parade will return for its 46th annual parade Halloween night.

Thousands will flock to Greenwich Village's Avenue of the Americas clad in costumes with puppets, dancing and music for the annual Halloween parade on October 31. Tens of thousands are expected to flock to Greenwich Village despite the expected downpours and windy weather.

The parade's theme this year is "Wild Things," and several giant puppets created in the Hudson Valley will march in the holiday parade.

Police will step up security ahead of the event as well.

Here's the full list of street closures, per the NYPD.

"NYPD Officials will be out there ensuring a safe & fun Halloween for everyone," the NYPD said on the eve of the parade and nearly two years to date when eight people were killed in a terrorist attack on a bike path near the West Side Highway. There's no specific credible threats to the parade, the department said, but reminded New Yorkers: "Public safety is always a shared responsibility."

Tomorrow is Halloween! If you’re going to the Halloween Parade, or just trick-or-treating in Manhattan, plan ahead and take a look at the parade route! Remember, our cops will be out there ensuring that this #Halloween is safe for everyone.

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— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 30, 2019

Here's everything else you need to know:

When?

Thursday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.

Where?

Sixth Avenue between Spring and 16th streets.

What is the parade?

Organizers call it the nation's "most wildly creative, largest public participatory event in the greatest city in the world."

Who's in the parade?

Costume-wearers and hundreds of puppets will march along the Avenue of the Americas. There will be more than 50 bands as well as artists and dancers. The Grand Marshall will be Zohra, The Giant Spider and its creator Master Puppeteer Basil Twist.

Can I join the parade?

Yes, but only if you wear a costume.

Marchers in costume can meet at 6:30 p.m. at Sixth Avenue between Spring and Broome streets.

Approach the intersection from the east on Sullivan or Broome or south from Canal, since Spring Street will be closed off on the east and west sides. Dominick and Little Broome streets will also be closed.

Want to beat the crowds? There are VIP viewing tickets available too.

Tickets are on sale for VIP viewing, marching in a special section of the parade, and other Village Halloween Parade experiences for $25 to $600. See the options here.

Can't make it in person?

You can watch the parade live on NY1, 8 to 10 p.m.

Plus, there's an after party.

After its recent re-opening, the iconic East Village venue Webster Hall will host a massive after party on all four floors for Halloween-lovers 19-years-old and older. The party is $40, beginning at 8 p.m. at 125 East 11th St. Tickets are available here.

"Since 1886 the people of New York City have commenced in a notorious display of exhibitionism, consumption and debauchery in Webster Hall. After being closed for two years, we are pleased to continue this tradition by hosting the official Halloween parade after party Webster Hell," Vince Nardone of Webster Hall said.

Check out the Village Halloween Parade for more information.