Cape May Halloween Parade 2024

Cape May’s annual Halloween Parade is scheduled for Sunday, October 20 starting at 3 p.m.  Prior to the parade, trick or treating on the Washington Street Mall will be held from Noon to 2 p.m., which is sponsored by The Small Businesses of the Washington Street Mall.

The Halloween Parade route begins at Perry Street and Carpenter Lane, proceeds down Carpenter Lane to Ocean Street, travels down Washington Street and ends at the Emlen Physick Estate located at 1048 Washington Street.

Halloween Parade registration is free and begins at 1:30 p.m. on the corner of Perry Street and the Washington Street Mall.  Divisions are as follows: 3 and under, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-17, 18 and older, Groups and Floats.  Prizes will be awarded to all divisions at the conclusion of the parade at the Emlen Physick Estate.  The public is encouraged to participate by registering their children for judging or entering their own creations or antique autos, and decorated golf carts.