The Village Halloween Parade: A Celebration of Identity
The Village Halloween Parade, held on October 31, attracts over 2 million people to Sixth Avenue each year, featuring creative costumes, large puppets, and a flash mob of the iconic "Thriller" dance.
The event originated in 1973 as a space for queer and drag communities to express themselves freely, led by mask and puppet designer Ralph Lee as a door-to-door walk around his neighborhood.
The following year, Lee formalized the event for the Theater for the New City, which has long supported the LGBTQ+ community, and it has since grown in popularity.
The first parade was only a door-to-door walk around Lee's neighborhood.
- Started in 1973
- Over 2 million attendees each year
- Features creative costumes and large puppets
Author's summary: The Village Halloween Parade is a celebration of identity and self-expression.
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