Looking for some Halloween spirit? Here are some spook-tacular parades on Long Island this year.
BELLMORE HALLOWEEN PARADE, TRUNK OR TREAT & CARNIVAL
Bellmore’s downtown turns into a spooky playground with a costumed parade, trunk-or-treating, carnival games and a live magic show. Parade begins at Bellmore Movies.
222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710. bellmorechamber.com. 11:45 a.m. lineup, Parade 12 p.m. Oct. 25.
FARMINGDALE HALLOWEEN PARADE & FAMILY FUN DAY
Main Street fills with costumes, candy and community cheer during Farmingdale’s annual Halloween celebration.
225 Main St., Farmingdale, NY 11735. farmingdalevillage.com. 1 p.m. Oct. 25.
SOUTHAMPTON HALLOWEEN PET PARADE
A beloved local tradition where costumed pets and their owners parade for fun and prizes.
Pond Lane, Southampton, NY 11968. allevents.in/southampton. 1 p.m. Oct. 25.
GLEN COVE HALLOWEEN PARADE & FESTIVAL
Downtown Glen Cove turns festive with live music, candy stops and a community parade full of creative costumes.
100 Village Square, Glen Cove, NY 11542. glencovedowntown.org. 1–3:30 p.m. Oct. 25.
BELLPORT HALLOWEEN PARADE & TRICK-OR-TREAT WALK
Bellport Village hosts its annual Halloween parade, followed by trick-or-treating through local shops. Lineup begins at the firehouse.
Main Street over to the Village Green, Bellport, NY 11713. bellportchamber.org. 12 p.m. Oct. 25.
RIVERHEAD HALLOWEEN FEST & PARADE
Downtown Riverhead glows with lights, floats and costumes as the nighttime parade caps off an afternoon of spooky fun.
Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901. halloweenfestriverhead.com. Events start 4 p.m., Parade 7 p.m. Oct. 25.
MASSAPEQUA RAG-A-MUFFIN COSTUME PARADE
Hosted by the North Massapequa Fire Department, this festive parade features costume contests with prizes plus raffles and more. Parade participants assemble on North Nassau Avenue before marching through North Broadway to fire headquarters.
1000 N. Broadway, North Massapequa, NY 11758. oysterbaytoday.com. 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26.
SAG HARBOR RAGAMUFFIN PARADE
Sag Harbor’s annual Ragamuffin Parade brings families, floats and fantastic costumes down Main Street in a beloved East End tradition.
Main St., Sag Harbor, NY 11963. sagharborchamber.com. 1 p.m. Oct. 26.
OLD WESTBURY GARDENS DOG COSTUME PARADE
Pups hit the runway for prizes at this scenic dog parade through the gardens.
71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury, NY 11568. oldwestburygardens.org. 3 p.m. Oct. 26.
WEST HEMPSTEAD DOG-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN PARADE
Dogs and owners walk in costume for treats and prizes at this pet-friendly Halloween event.
683 Woodfield Rd., West Hempstead, NY 11552. allevents.in/west-hempstead. 4 p.m. Oct. 30.
NORTHPORT HALLOWEEN STORYTIME & PARADE
Kids can enjoy a seasonal storytime followed by a short costume parade around the library.
151 Laurel Ave., Northport, NY 11768. nenpl.org. 10–10:45 a.m. Oct. 31.
MERRICK HALLOWEEN PARADE
March along Merrick Avenue with family and friends for a morning filled with costumes, candy, and community spirit.
Starts at Loines Ave. Park to Gazebo, Merrick Ave. & Broadcast Plaza, Merrick, NY 11566. merrickchamber.org. 11 a.m. Nov. 1.
OYSTER BAY GHOST WALK & COSTUME DANCE PARTY
Tour historic Oyster Bay by lantern light before dancing the night away at this spooky, Halloween bash.
150 E. Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. raynhamhallmuseum.org. 5:45 p.m. Nov. 1.
— Compiled by Annabella Runyan
