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 as a space for queer and drag communities to express themselves freely, starting as a small door-to-door walk around Ralph Lee's neighborhood in 1973.
Lee, a mask and puppet designer, 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.
- Over 2 million people attend the parade each year
- Features creative costumes, large puppets, and a "Thriller" dance flash mob
- Originated as a space for queer and drag communities to express themselves
Author's summary: The Village Halloween Parade is a celebration of identity and self-expression.
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