Halloween Parade, Costume Contest To Scare Up Fun In Newtown

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The Newtown Borough Recreation Board will hold its annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday, Oct. 24, with morning registration, judging and a parade through town.

The event will begin at the Stocking Works, 301 S South Street in Newtown. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with costume judging beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the parade stepping off at 10 a.m. The parade will march north on State Street finishing at Brian S. Gregg Park on North Congress Street where awards for the best costumes will be handed out.

Participants can enter several costume contest categories, including Best Homemade Costume, Group Theme, Halloween Horror, Halloween Humor, Family Fun and Pets, Cutest Couple for any group of two, Books and Movies and Best Float.

"You don't have to compete in the contest but we do have many many prizes from Newtown's finest establishments and stores up for grabs," said organizers.

I do tricks for fish. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Checking in with Mission Control. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Prizes are being provided by local businesses, including Zebra Striped Whale, Pieces, State Street Kitchen, Green Parrot, Newtown Hardware House, Turning Point, John's Barber Shop, Blue Pooch, Newtown Bicycle Shop and Starbucks.

To register for the costume contest and more information about the event, click here.

New This Year: Children's Fall Fest

Participants are invited to stick around after the awards for the first Rotary Children's Fall Fest from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brian S. Gregg Park.

The free family event will feature a performance by children's musician "YoYo" sponsored by the Zebra Striped Whale, balloon sculptures, a Gold Pumpkins for a Cure decorating table, a spider craft table, and a nature activity table courtesy of the Churchville Nature Center.