A bag of Cheetos, Ronald McDonald and a pack of fries under attack by sea gulls all made an appearance at this year’s Village Halloween Parade. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “halloween”
It’s Halloween Night, and New York Is Decked Out in All Its Gory Glory
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2025
The spooky season comes to end with what is billed as the world’s largest Halloween parade. Source: New York Times
Halloween’s a Big Day for Off Broadway Sendup of ‘Stranger Things’
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2022
Jonathan Hogue, a writer who loves parody, didn’t enjoy Halloween as a child. The haunted houses were too scary. Source: New York Times
Halloween Returns to New York's Subways With a Vengeance
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2021
Lanternflies, mushrooms and container ships: Costumed riders came back to haunt New York City’s underground during one of the city’s most celebrated holidays. Source: New York Times
What to Do for Halloween in New York City
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2021
The Village Halloween Parade is back. Haunted houses have reopened. And we’ve rounded up movies that are not-so scary or are downright horrifying. Source: New York Times
How New York Bars and Clubs Are Keeping Nightlife Alive in the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on November 11, 2020
The pandemic has decimated New York nightlife, but some bars and clubs are managing to keep the fun alive. Source: New York Times
2 Warehouse Halloween Parties Attended by Nearly 1,000 Are Shut Down
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2020
Few people were social distancing or wearing masks, New York City authorities said. Twenty-eight people face charges. Source: New York Times
Halloween in N.Y.C.: When Trick-or-Treating Is Scary, for Real
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2020
Some New Yorkers are trying to find a way to celebrate Halloween despite concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Is Halloween Canceled? Not Officially, but …
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2020
Trick-or-treating is allowed in the city, as long as it’s outdoors, but spooky traditions will look far different during the pandemic. Source: New York Times
8 Things to Do This Halloween Weekend
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2020
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually or in person in New York City. Source: New York Times
N.J’s Largest City Shuts Down Again as Virus Cases Surge
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2020
Newark required nonessential businesses to close indoor operations beginning at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Salons may open by appointment only. Source: New York Times
Halloween’s Not Canceled: Here’s How to Make It Spooky but Safe
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2020
Movies, podcasts, cemetery walks and more: Our guide to enjoying a socially distant fright fest. Source: New York Times
How to Celebrate Halloween From Your Car
By Gotham Rex on October 3, 2020
Drive-in horror film screenings and fright-night experiences are popping up around the country for a pandemic-safe holiday. Source: New York Times
The Pumpkin Leader of the Free World and More UWS Halloween Decorations
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2019
The Pumpkin Leader of the Free World and More UWS Halloween Decorations Hopefully, Halloween won’t get rained out on Thursday, because there are so many elaborate decorations to see right now on the Upper West Side.
Your guide to celebrating Halloween in Brooklyn (and beyond), 2019 edition
By Gotham Rex on October 25, 2019
Your guide to celebrating Halloween in Brooklyn (and beyond), 2019 edition There are lots of amazing places to celebrate Halloween in New York this year. We mentioned that Brooklyn Bazaar is closing next month, so their Halloween Massacre is a…