The Village Halloween Parade: A Celebration of Identity
Every year on October 31, the Village Halloween Parade draws over 2 million people to Sixth Avenue, featuring creative costumes, larger-than-life puppets, and a flash mob of the iconic "Thriller" dance.
The event, which originated in 1973, was led by mask and puppet designer Ralph Lee as a small, door-to-door walk around his neighborhood. The following year, Lee formalized the event for the Theater for the New City, a long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.
- High-fashion yet ghoulish costumes
- Elton John lookalikes and queer Victorian-era couples
- Larger-than-life puppets
- Flash mob of the iconic "Thriller" dance
The event has grown in popularity since its inception in 1973, but it originated as a rare space where queer and drag communities could freely express themselves.
Author's summary: The Village Halloween Parade is a celebration of identity and self-expression.
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