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2025 York Halloween Parade
FREE Community Event
kicks off at 2:00 PM on 10-26-2025
2025 PARADE THEME
This year’s theme is ‘March of the Monsters!’ From mummies and werewolves to swamp creatures and mad scientists, everyone’s invited to bring classic monsters to life for a frightfully fun celebration.
All parade participants and attendees are welcome to join in making Market Street a spooky and festive gathering of ghouls for the 75th anniversary of this downtown tradition!
DETAILS
Marking its 75th march through downtown York, the parade will launch Sunday, October 26, at 2:00 PM from the York Fairgrounds and travel east on Market Street from Richland Avenue to Broad Street.
Parking is available in downtown lots and garages, no parking is permitted along Market Street. There will be various street closures, including the following;
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Market Street along the parade route to close at 12:00pm
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George Street closing at 1:00pm from Philadelphia to King
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All other cross streets closing at 1:30pm.
This is a RAIN OR SHINE event
Registration is now CLOSED!
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Dailey via email at sdailey@yorkrevolution.com or by phone at 717-801-4463
PRIZES!
Cash awards thanks to the support of the Arthur J. & Lee R. Glatfelter Foundation!
Any participating school district band receives an $1,000 participation stipend.
Non-profit entries – floats or marching groups – will be judged and are eligible for prizes as follows:
First place - $1,500
Second place - $1,000
Third place - $750
Three honorable mentions - $250 each
Thank you to these community sponsors for making this Downtown York tradition possible!
SPONSORS
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