The Village Halloween Parade: A Celebration of Identity
The Village Halloween Parade, held on October 31, draws over 2 million people to Sixth Avenue every year for its creative costumes, larger-than-life puppets, and flash mob of the iconic "Thriller" dance.
The event originated as a rare space where queer and drag communities could freely express themselves, with the first parade being a door-to-door walk around Ralph Lee's neighborhood in 1973.
- Over 2 million attendees annually
- Creative costumes and larger-than-life puppets
- Flash mob of the iconic "Thriller" dance
The first parade, led by mask and puppet designer Ralph Lee, was only a door-to-door walk around Lee's neighborhood.
The following year, Lee formalized the event for the Theater for the New City, which has long supported the LGBTQ+ community.
Author's summary: The Village Halloween Parade celebrates identity and self-expression.
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