On the Hunt for the Anaheim Halloween Parade

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Every Saturday before Halloween since 1924 Anaheim has hosted a Halloween parade, however, like with many things, COVID has thrown a wrench in tradition. Last year they opted for a drive-thru experience, or a reverse parade (as I called it) where the parade floats were stationary and we drove by them. This year they tried something a little different, a scavenger hunt around Anaheim where locals were given clues to various Anaheim landmarks where different floats were parked, and were given the next clue, candy, and in some cases there were even a few crafts for the kiddos.

Standing next to the Andy Anaheim float. I wear a black cowboy hat, white tee featuring Andy Anaheim, and black jeans. Andy's whose body is made of the letter A, wears a marching band cap, and beats on a massive drum that reads "Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade"

One of the parade floats, a spooky looking house with green siding, and purple roof.

Myself standing next to another parade float sits in front of Anaheim's Muzeo, a float made to look like a giant vintage candy box that looks like a haunted house, with orange siding and a ghost popping out of a window.

The beloved "Pumpkin Man" of the Anaheim Halloween Parade sits atop a green tractor.

A yellow sign reading "Pumpkins" welcomes those on the scavenger hunt to a small pumpkin patch.

Myself, wearing a black cowboy hat, white tee featuring Andy Anaheim, and black jeans.

Close-up of the scavenger hunt "passport" where each location is punched and those who complete it enter to win tickets to Disneyland. The card features Andy Anaheim.

Myself standing in the shade of a massive Morten Bay fig tree that has small pumpkins scattered around, a small parade float of a cat and Jack O'lantern is to the left.

Close-up of a gold witch that sits atop the front of the green tractor that Pumpkin Man sits on.

Myself, wearing a black cowboy hat, white tee featuring Andy Anaheim, and black jeans, standing in the shade of a massive Morten Bay fig tree that has small pumpkins scattered around

The event provided a nice late afternoon walk around town, and honestly, I was just happy that the tradition could continue even in the altered format. I do hope that by next year COVID is more or less a thing of the past and the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade can continue in its regular format.

Does your town offer any Halloween traditions?

Outfit
Hat: ???
Mask: Target
Anaheim Halloween Parade Shirt: Anaheim Halloween Parade
Jeans: Lee
Belt & Boots: Buffalo Exchange
“Skelton Dance” Purse: D23 Expo

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2 comments on “On the Hunt for the Anaheim Halloween Parade”

  1. This sounds like absolute FUN! All things considered, this would even be a great tradition! You always find the neatest things to post about! We are looking forward to your fabulous holiday posts to come!
    Many thanks again!
    –Erik (and Jeff!) in NW Ohio

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  2. This is just the coolest idea! I may honestly have gasped aloud over that ultra-awesome vintage style scavenger hunt card.

    Love your local + Halloween themed outfit, too. I know I’ve said i many times before, but, truly no one tops you well it comes to themed ensembles, my friend.

    Hope you have a cozy, wonderful first weekend of November.

    Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life

    PS: Pre-pandemic, our wee town held a small Halloween night fireworks show, but that’s about the extent of community-centered traditions around these parts.

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