Haunted Halsted Halloween Fest & Parade

Wanna see some of the best Halloween costumes in the city? Head to Northalsted, where hundreds of people show off their creations at this spooky festival and procession. During the day, a street fest features food, drinks, live entertainment and more. At 7pm, you'll find drag queens, kids, parents and pets marching in the 30th annual Halsted Halloween Night Parade, which typically features impressive group costumes and dancers performing all the moves to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Stick around afterwards for the costume contest awards ceremony.