When September ends, New Orleans comes alive even more, and it is one of the greatest spots to celebrate Halloween. Houses are brightly illuminated, and some, such as the Berger Residence, are notably adorned each year, while scary houses open their doors. The atmosphere in the French Quarter is enough to entice eerie visitors, but the calendar of bone-chilling excitement, from parades to ghostly funeral homes, piques our interest.
Halloween in New Orleans is much more than a night for youngsters to go trick-or-treating with their parents. Like many other holidays, New Orleans celebrates in its distinct manner, replete with costume parties, balls, street celebrations, and, of course, a parade. If you're going to New Orleans for Halloween, be prepared for some macabre, eccentric delights.
Here are some of the best ways to celebrate Halloween 2024 in New Orleans-
Krewe of BOO! became New Orleans' Official Halloween Parade in 2007 and since then has grown to be a spooktacular weekend of Halloween-themed events combining the magnitude of Mardi Gras with the macabre theatrics of All Hallow's Eve. Featuring floats of world-renowned Kern Studios, the parade's beautifully horrific props and sculptures start with talented Kern artists sketching creative images for the unique Krewe of BOO.
Presented by Endless Night Productions and Father Sebastiaan, the New Orleans Vampire Ball 2024 is set to take place on November 2nd, a Saturday, at the iconic House of Blues. This renowned venue is situated in the heart of the French Quarter at 225 Decatur Street. The inception of these events dates back to 1996 in NYC with the "Vampyre Ball of New York" and the cornerstone celebration known as the New Orleans Vampire Ball, traditionally held over the Halloween weekend.
At the 2024 Halloween Costume Party at the Beach, celebrate the spooky season with a seaside celebration! The eerily wonderful way to spend Halloween with the sand between your toes and the festive atmosphere in the air is promised by this event, which takes place on Thursday, October 31st, 2024. Wear your scariest (and most inventive) Halloween costume to impress. The main goals of this celebration are letting your inner gory side come out and having a good time.
Scout Island Scream Park is a magnificent one-month extravaganza celebrating all things Halloween. During the weekends, families may bring their children for carnival rides, snacks, and a "no fright" kid zone with bouncy houses and other fun activities. At night, everything turns into full-fledged horror, with fantastic effects transforming regular people into incomprehensible animals. It's a fun mash-up of two popular autumn activities: haunted houses and fairs.
Join for the biggest Halloween Dance Party in the heart of New Orleans. This Halloween, the dance community will come together again for a truly unique event in the heart of spooky...New Orleans, LA! The Brujeria Carnaval. It’s a weekender with 2 days of workshops, social dancing, and spooky fun!
This year, enjoy the thrills and chills of the Krewe of Boo Balcony Bash in style with a front row seat. Taking place at The Attic on Tchoupitoulas Street on Saturday, October 19, 2024, this event provides a unique opportunity to witness the legendary Krewe of Boo march in all its macabre splendor. Take advantage of three hours of VIP access to a private balcony with a view of Girod Street and Tchoupitoulas Street.