Northern Wisconsin Halloween Parade Gets New Route For 2024
The Superior Spooktacular Parade has been a tradition for Northlanders for a decade, giving Halloween lovers the opportunity to celebrate the haunting holiday down the streets of Superior.
This year, the parade celebrates its 10th year, scheduled this year for Saturday, October 26, 2024. For the 10th anniversary of the Superior Spooktacular Parade, organizers announced a new, expanded route.
Organizers say the new route for the Superior Spooktacular Parade will end at Hammond Park, where a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration will be waiting for everyone to gather and enjoy.
2024 Superior Spooktacular Parade Route
The new route for this year will see the parade start next to Northern Lights School, where parade floats and other participants will line up.
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They'll depart from that start point out to Hammond Avenue, where floats will head north from 28th Street along Hammond Avenue about 10 blocks northward to Hammond Park - where the parade will finish.
Anyone looking to watch the parade should line up along Hammond Avenue on Saturday afternoon.
What's the parade timeline?
Parade floats should arrive to be ready to line up to depart by 1 pm. After all of the parade participants are lined up, they will depart at 2 pm along the route.
Those looking to watch the parade will want to make sure you have your spot ready before the parade's 2 pm start.
What's going on at Hammond Park?
"Halloween at Hammond Park" will start at noon on Saturday, giving families the opportunity to enjoy some free Halloween fun before the parade - or after, if you'd prefer.
The event will go from noon to 4 pm, with the parade making its way toward the park starting at 2 pm.
The "skelebration" will include live music, trick-or-treating, games, and activities for all ages. Costumes are not only suggested, but they're recommended!
Here's a look at last year's parade, in case you're curious about what to expect. Lots of costumes and Halloween fun are sure to be had again this year!
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Gallery Credit: Danielle Kootman