FALL 2024
COMMUNITY TU COMUNIDAD
saturday, Oct. 26 th To steer the energies of Anaheim’s kiddies toward more “wholesome fun,” a Halloween Festival and Carnival with games and costume contests was devised by the local merchants association in 1923. The Festival was a hit and the following year a nighttime Halloween Parade was added to the activities. Over twenty thousand residents and neighbors from nearby towns crowded onto the sidewalks on both sides of the street on October 31, 1924 to watch the 45-minute procession led by baseball superstars Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson who served as the first Grand Marshals. In 2012, the Anaheim Halloween Parade and the Fall Festival were revived, thanks to the dedication and hard work of volunteers, local businesses, and community members. Keeping true to the event’s vibrant history, several floats from decades past, such as the 1953 “Flying Sasser” and the 1951 “Rocket Witch” were brought back to life, giving the Parade a unique throwback aesthetic. As excitement continues to grow around keeping this unique tradition going — bolstered by the help of donations and fundraising throughout the year — the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade have a bright future.
Festival
11:00 am – 5:00 pm FOOD VENDORS • ARTIST BOOTHS • ENTERTAINERS COSTUME CONTESTS FOR KIDS AND DOGS PARADE FLOAT SCAVENGER HUNT
ANAHEIM COMMUNITY SERVICES
Parade
7:00 pm Floats hand built by local volunteers Marching bands and dance groups Community organizations
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