Krewe of BOO! Halloween parade
The city's official Halloween parade, with Carnival-style floats and throws, on an October Saturday evening.
- When
- A Saturday evening in mid-to-late October, one to two weeks before Halloween, rolling at about 6:30 p.m.
- Where
- Marigny (Elysian Fields) through the French Quarter to the Warehouse District
- First held
- 2007
- Admission
- Free to watch
- Official site
- kreweofboo.com/
Announced by organiser "Krewe of BOO! 2027 Parade Rolls Saturday, October 23 @ 6:30pm" (organiser, checked 2026-10-26) · 356 days away
About Krewe of BOO!
Krewe of BOO! became New Orleans's official Halloween parade in 2007. Its floats come from the same workshops as the Carnival super krewes, so it is the best preview of a Mardi Gras parade for autumn visitors. Throws are Halloween-themed.
Dates, 2026–2035
| Year | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Usually in October | Usual month only |
| 2027 | Sat 23 Oct | Announced by organiser |
| 2028 | Usually in October | Usual month only |
| 2029 | Usually in October | Usual month only |
| 2030 | Usually in October | Usual month only |
| 2031 | Usually in October | Usual month only |
| 2032 | Usually in October | Usual month only |
| 2033 | Usually in October | Usual month only |
| 2034 | Usually in October | Usual month only |
| 2035 | Usually in October | Usual month only |
"Usual pattern" rows project the timing described above onto each year. They are not dates: organisers set them, and they sometimes break the pattern (see how often the patterns held).
Recent: 2024: 19 Oct 2024; 2025: 25 Oct 2025.
Sources
- kreweofboo.com/ (2027 date; route; official since 2007; checked 2026-10-26)
- fox8live.com/2025/10/26/krewe-boo-parade-brings-halloween-spirit-fren… (2025 date; checked 2026-10-26)