Washington Park

This annual arts-centric Halloween parade returns to State Street to cap off the City of Chicago's “Halloweek” festivities with an evening of colorful, family-friendly flair. Watch as participants from major cultural organizations, inspiring youth programs and aspiring artists in every field march down the downtown thoroughfare and prepare for a spectacle. Plus, Arts in the Park is bringing back its “Upside Down” parade in Washington Park—where attendees can walk through a route thronged by costumed performers and puppeteers.

In addition to the regular Arts in the Dark parade on State Street, the arts organization LUMA8 is hosting a "reverse" parade—in which attendees pass through a stretch of costumed performance groups lining Russell Drive in Washington Park. Bonus: At the end of the route, attendees will get a complimentary candy bag and other goodies. Come wearing your best Halloween costume!