The Bronx knows how to do Halloween — and this year the borough is going bigger than ever. The 41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade is set for Saturday, October 24, 2026, with the lineup kicking off at 12:00 PM.

This year’s theme, “Carnival of Nightmares — The Greatest Fear on Earth,” sets the tone for one of New York City’s largest Halloween celebrations. Thousands of spectators are expected to line the streets as costumed marchers, marching bands, dance groups, and performers take over, joined by community organizations, car clubs, and floats built for maximum fright.

Want to be in it? Registration to participate is open right now — head to BronxHalloweenParade.com and hit the Registration tab in the top left to sign up. Businesses interested in sponsoring the parade can reach out to Events@BXCB2.Events. And yes, the show goes on rain or shine.

Pair it with the season’s other spooky highlights: our roundup of 20 haunted houses in and around NYC covers professional scare attractions and home haunts across the boroughs, and the weekend events guide for October 2–4 has even more to fill your calendar before Halloween.

The details: Saturday, October 24, 2026 — lineup begins at 12:00 PM, Bronx, New York. Rain or shine. Free to watch.