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Halloween Parade in Downtown Springfield

Sat, Oct 24 , 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm

1 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701

It's a spooky night of family fun as the 8th Annual Halloween Parade takes over Downtown Springfield on October 24th.

The Parent Place of Springfield is hosting its 9th Annual Halloween Parade in downtown Springfield on 5th and 6th Streets. Families will line the street as floats, children and other special Halloween guests parade the streets!

Watch for festive floats and entries in this lighted evening parade! The Route is Jefferson to 5th St., Monroe to 6th St. to Washington

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