Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
Sat, Oct 18 , 2025
State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Arts in the Dark is a magical evening parade that celebrates Halloween as the "artist's holiday."
Chicago’s creative community will out in force at the 10th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade! Don’t miss your chance to be dazzled by this one-of-a-kind spectacle parade!
It's a magical evening parade celebrating Halloween as the “artist’s holiday” and drawing together world-renowned institutions, celebrated Chicago cultural organizations, important youth programs, and aspiring artists in every field. It is a production that delights an audience of 50,000 with unique floats, spectacle puppets and creative performances – all set against the backdrop of historic State Street.
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