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 October 28th, 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 affair can be best described as a fusion of a Venetian Masquerade and a Vampire Court, infused with the dynamic atmosphere of a rock concert and the sophisticated allure of a Burlesque Cabaret. These gatherings, orchestrated by the impresario Father Sebastiaan, form a series of themed masquerade ball soirées. 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.
You won't want to miss this if you've never been to a Colette Halloween party! This annual event is the sexiest, most decadent Halloween party in NOLA. This year, they are hosting, along with SDC, a Carnival of Horrors! So, use your imagination and get decked out, but remember, while costumes are great fun, they are never mandatory at the events.
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 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.
This haunting attraction will debut on September 27 on Scout Island (1034 Harrison Ave.), a 14-acre wooded area of land surrounded by lagoons in City Park. The sets were designed by the same team who created The Mortuary on Canal St., so expect animatronics, jumping zombies, and other special effects. While the haunted house is for youngsters 13 and up, there is a "scare-free" Kid Zone on the island with kid-friendly elements including a hay labyrinth and pumpkin patch. The Scream Park is open till November 2.
The Hermann-Grima House Mourning Tour, also known as the Creole Death and Mourning Tour, is a morbid tour that investigates the rituals that New Orleans residents would go through after losing someone in the nineteenth century. Despite its tragic roots, it's an interesting history exhibit that you might be able to persuade your adolescent to attend. It is critical to learn ancient customs and civilizations, and this journey is only available in October.
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!
The NOLA Project theatrical group returns with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow for their ninth collaboration with NOMA, featuring performances throughout October, including on Halloween Night. Ichabod Crane and the notorious Headless Horseman star in an outdoor, frightening, immersive spectacle. Food trucks and a fully stocked bar will be available for purchase in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Every year, hundreds of people converge on the steps of City Hall in New Orleans for a terrifying flash mob. This yearly festival draws people of all ages from the community, who practise for weeks before the main show. Come dressed up and ready to participate in the excitement on Halloween Day at noon.