The Village Halloween Parade: A Celebration of Identity
Every year on October 31, the Village Halloween Parade draws over 2 million people to Sixth Avenue, featuring creative costumes, larger-than-life puppets, and a flash mob of the iconic "Thriller" dance.
The event, which originated in 1973, was led by mask and puppet designer Ralph Lee as a door-to-door walk around his neighborhood. The following year, it was formalized for the Theater for the New City, a long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.
The parade has grown in popularity over the years, but it remains a rare space where queer and drag communities can freely express themselves. As
drag performers line the streets in high-fashion yet ghoulish costumes alongside a parade of Elton John lookalikes and queer Victorian-era couples, it's a march of identity exploration and celebration.
Author's summary: A Halloween parade in NYC celebrates identity and self-expression.
- Over 2 million attendees every year
- Features creative costumes and larger-than-life puppets
- Originated in 1973 as a door-to-door walk around Ralph Lee's neighborhood
- Supported by the Theater for the New City, a long-time ally of the LGBTQ+ community
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