TV reporter Arthur Chi'en, beloved to New Yorkers for telling off some stupid Opie & Anthony fans during a live broadcast (and then getting unjustly fired from WCBS 2), was the victim of a "marauding clown" during Sunday's Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village. Chi'en was on a float, and then an overzealous reveler tried to climb aboard, only for Chi'en to be dragged down onto the street; the Daily News says Chi'en's face was fractured in six places. more ›

Thousands of New Yorkers flocked to the West Village last night for the 38th Annual Village Halloween Parade, and plenty more who weren't at the parade still hit the streets in costume. Outfits ranged from traditionally scary zombies and skeletons to the outright slutty (we spotted someone who managed to go as a sexy fortune cookie).There were your topical costumes too, Chilean miners and Snooki were both pretty popular, but we're fans of the NYC-centric costumes. Check out the rat and the 1 train! more ›

Who has the bigger freaks, the West Village or Coney Island? Well if you've got a MetroCard you can judge for yourself around Halloween, as Coney Island will be hosting a parade down Surf Avenue to challenge the Manhattan festivities. Borough President Marty Markowitz said, “This is all a prelude to Coney Island becoming a year-round destination," and joked he would "dress up as a politician." Instant rimshot! more ›

It may have been raining, but the annual Village Halloween Parade still attracted thousands of costumed marchers and spectators. Check out these photographs from our readers (and thank you for sharing them!). more ›

A few weeks ago, the Post reported that the economy had forced the annual Village Halloween Parade to downsize from 11 floats last year to just three (there were 20-25 floats in more flush years). But then this week, the parade said there would be a dozen—and the parade's director is giving credit to the Post for helping make it a real parade. more ›

This year (and last) the annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade was scaled back after sponsors were hit with budget cuts and donations slowed down. As of October 12th only three floats were expected (down from the normal 20). more ›

This year's annual Halloween Parade will see more tricks than treats, as the NY Post reports that sponsors have been spooked by the recession and are holding back on their usual monetary support. more ›

While a Tropical Storm may have rained on the Deitch Art Parade this summer, one part is being saved: the Ferris Bueller parade reenactment! According to Urban Prankster, "provided there are no tornadoes, dust storms, or shifting tectonic plates," artists Mina Karimi and Kara Suhey are working on the reenactment for the Greenwich Village Halloween parade. And Project Bueller 2.0 will be bigger-- they are recruiting "2000 secret agents to capture the spirit of the scene along the parade’s 20 block path." If you want to join in, there are some (flexible) rules of course, mainly that you should dress in 80s business casual attire (more details at the project's blog). Fun fact: In the movie (filmed during the Von Steuben Day Parade in Chicago) some of the dancers you see were simply random onlookers caught up in the moment and filmed when John Hughes spotted them. more ›

Okay, maybe pets aren't so into the holidays, except when it comes to scraps that fall to the floor or the prospect of a new chew toy. But that doesn't mean that pet owners aren't enthusiastic about projecting the spirit of the season onto Fido and Fluffy. more ›

Photo of by Tomoharu Mizuno (snowman) djwerdna on flickr; Mizuno finished in 6:25:34 The marathon is the city's most lucrative single-day sporting event; this year, the marathon will bring in an estimated $220 million to city businesses. Blind marathoner Henry Wanyoike ran the course in 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 18 seconds. The NY Sun reports that Wanyoike, who is blind from a stroke, runs " tethered by a rope to his partner, Joseph... more ›

The Village Halloween Parade brought out some amazing costumes last night...and as with any October 31st, it brought out some innovative and just downright funny ones as well. Even the NYPD seemed to be having fun. Did you dress up and take part? more ›

Whether or not you're going to the annual Village Halloween Parade this evening, it'll probably effect your day in some way if you live or work in the area. If you want to avoid the mayhem, don't be anywhere in the vicinity of 6th Avenue between Spring and 22nd Steets. The streets intersecting the route will be closed off at 5pm sharp! more ›

It's a Halloween Hump Day! We will have more details about the Halloween Parade and other events in the city later, but we thought we'd point you to It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown videos on Youtube (part 1, 2, 3), in case you missed ABC's airing last night. You can also get it on DVD, and there's also the book It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: The Making of a Television Classic. more ›

For those not wanting to hit the big Halloween parade (led by today's interviewee) there are other options: Park Slope's Halloween Parade (info here), Clinton Hill's Halloween Walk (info here) Prospect Park South's Halloween Parade (info here) and Williamsburg's Witches Walk (info here). more ›

Donna Henes has been bringing peace to New York for decades as an Urban Shaman (you didn't know we had one?), and tonight she is charged with leading the Halloween parade. How does one woman handle all of this responsibility? We recently asked what her job entails, both on and off the parade route. more ›

The Critical Mass Halloween Ride is tonight! If you go, get some good pictures! more ›

A Halloween addendum: Mayor Bloomberg marched in the Jackson Heights Halloween Parade Tuesday night (it's hard to tell who looks more uncomfortable in this picture - the Mayor or the baby.) We like the Mayor's orange sash and we understand he wore a suit to still look mayorly. But an easy costume could have been a "Mike in 2008" pin on the label for "Bloomberg the Presidential Candidate." Or maybe he could have gone as mayor-who-answers-reporters'-questions (The Politicker writes about how he's a difficult subject to question). But there is one thing he won't disguise: How good a job he thinks he's doing. more ›

Halloween has its scary sights and fun spooks, but it's also a night where lots of people pour onto the streets and tend to act a little crazy. more ›

Wow, Halloween and the start of CMJ all in one night. There will be lots of ear candy, and of course regular candy, all over the city tonight. So if you aren't checking out the Halloween Parade, here are some other options: more ›

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The biggest event in New York City is the Village Halloween Parade, with around 45,000 participants. If you dress up, you are welcome to join the parade. And, as you mentioned, Webster Hall hosts the Village Halloween Parade after-party. more ›

How was last night's Village Halloween Parade? Glenn Hall III, all of 10 years old and representing New Orleans, led revelers in a celebration along Sixth Avenue. The police at Watts Street made sure only those with costumes joined the parade. rion took this great photograph above; check out her others here. And here are photographs on Flickr tagged with "halloween parade" and "nyc" - add links to yours in comments. more ›

Sounds like today is just going to be full of boring political news, so Gothamist has decided to flood the zone with Halloween hijinx! Send us links to your favorite costume shots and we'll link them here-- or just leave them in the comments. [Pictured to the right is Gothamist baby #1 Jonas, as an octopus.] more ›

Just in time for restless New Yorkers to cut loose (men to dress in drag, women to dress as sluts - hey, we're not judging, just observing), it's a surprisingly mild Halloween today. While there were a fair share of parties over the weekend (we took the subway with naughty nurses, ballplayers, witches, and angry New Yorkers!), tonight is the real deal, with the Village Halloween Parade getting started at 7PM, as revelers walk along Sixth Avenue from Spring Street until 23rd Street. This year's parade is New Orleans-themed, with 15 year old Glen Hall III, a third generation musician from New Orleans, acting as the grand marshal, which is amusing as many of the costumes are definitely R-rated. We do, though, suspect some people will try to look like conservative Golden Girls - you know, Harriet Miers - as well as dress up as Angelina Jolie and Brad PItt (Wellingtons and men's shirts), Paris HIlton (no underwear), Tara Reid (no breast coverage) and Dick Cheney (on a gurney). Let us know what you're dressing up as tonight. more ›

Jeanne Fleming, 32nd Annual New York's Village Halloween Parade more ›

-Finally if you somehow managed to not set your clock back an hour today, now would be the time to get around to it. more ›

DOG PARADE: This Saturday head over to Tompkins Square Park, even if you are sans dog, and watch the Dog Run Halloween Party. Dressing up your pup in garb could win you an iPod nano. more ›