Cape May Halloween Parade!

2024 HALLOWEEN PARADE Cape May’s Annual Halloween Parade is scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 2024, beginning at 3 PM (Rain Date October 27). The parade route begins at Perry Street and Carpenters Lane, proceeds down Carpenters Lane to Ocean Street, travels down Washington Street and ends at Cape May MAC located at 1048 Washington Street. Parade registration is free and begins at 1:30 PM on the corner of Perry Street and S. Lafayette St. Judging takes place at 2:30 PM. Divisions are as follows: • DIVISION A - 3 and Under • DIVISION B - Ages 4 – 6 • DIVISION C - Ages 7 – 9 • DIVISON D - Ages 10 -12 • DIVISION E - Ages 13 – 17 • DIVISION F - 18 and Older • DIVISION G - Groups • DIVISION H – Floats Additional Awards include: Best Witch Funniest Most Original Silliest Best TV or Movie Character Best Self-Made Best Family Scariest 4th Annual Linda Ewing Halloween Achievement Award Prizes will be awarded to all divisions at the conclusion of the parade at Cape May MAC. The public is encouraged to participate by registering their children in costumes for judging or entering their own creations including antique autos or decorated golf carts. The Grand Marshal for the parade is Miss Linda, the First Annual Recipient of the Linda Ewing Halloween Achievement Award. The parade is sponsored by the City of Cape May, the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May, and Cape May MAC. Pre-registration is available at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Avenue, or download the registration form at https://www.capemaycity.com/departments/Recreation/halloween-parade