halloween costumes take over sixth avenue

new york's village halloween parade returns saturday, october 31, at 7 p.m. costumes, puppets and performances move up sixth avenue from king street toward west 15th street, with the parade expected to run until about 11 p.m. watching along the route is free, and people in costume can join the march under the organizer's participation rules. arrive early for a viewing spot and check the official parade guide for the route and access options.