Halloween 2025 in the United States: Key Events & Travel Advisories

Main day: Friday, October 31, 2025 · Last updated: Oct 28, 2025 · Sources: City/County governments, police departments, official organizers

Overview

On Friday night, October 31, communities across the U.S. will host neighborhood Trick-or-Treat, school and shopping-district theme days, Trunk-or-Treat parking-lot events, haunted houses and trails, and major city parades. New York City’s Village Halloween Parade remains the marquee event, with the parade scheduled to start at 7:00 PM and TV coverage beginning around 8:00 PM.

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Event Directory

• New York City · Village Halloween Parade
• Chicago · OEMC citywide guidance
• Pittsburgh · Official Trick-or-Treat window
• Lafayette Parish (LA) · Official Trick-or-Treat window

Featured Cities / Official Notices

Travel Tips & Advisories (Valid for the evening of Oct 31)

1) Traffic & Crowds

• Congestion & controls: NYC’s 6th Ave parade corridor (King St–W 15th St) will be very crowded—arrive early or choose secondary viewing blocks.
• Commercial districts and residential neighborhoods may implement temporary traffic controls during official hours—follow on-site directions.
• Drivers: slow down, avoid high beams, yield to pedestrians, and do not stop/stand in travel lanes.

2) Time Windows Vary by City

• Examples: Pittsburgh 5:30–7:30 PM; Lafayette Parish 6:00–8:00 PM.
• Always verify with your local city/county or police announcements before heading out.

3) Participation & Viewing

• NYC parade: only costumed participants may join the line (6:30–9:00 PM entry window). Spectators should remain on sidewalks.
• In dense areas, follow staff and police instructions. Do not push or climb barriers.

4) Night Safety & Essentials

• Use reflective stickers/wearable lights for kids and pedestrians; avoid full-face masks that block vision.
• Travel in groups on well-lit streets; carry a small flashlight and a compact rain poncho.
• For children, include an emergency contact card and agree on a meet-up point if separated.

5) Info & Alerts

• If your city/campus offers temporary SMS or in-app alerts, subscribe ahead of time.
• In extreme weather or abnormal crowding, follow evacuation guidance and avoid moving against the flow.

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