Illustration of a woman in a Marie Antoinette style outfit with a tall wig and large skirt, along with a photograph of a woman in the same outfit, all pink.

A Showgirl’s Treasures

February 26, 2025, Leave a Comment on A Showgirl’s Treasures

The other day I received a text message from my dear friend Eric, the Knott’s Berry Farm historian, informing me of an estate sale here in Anaheim of a former Knott’s employee, and that I might find some interesting stuff. Already en route to go thrifting that day, I abruptly changed course and made my…

Myself on the left, wearing a witch hat of white, orange, and yellow, akin to a piece of candy corn, and a yellow dress, with Pumpkin Man, a man with a pumpkin head, blue bowler, green jacket, red bowtie, and blue shirt.

The Centennial Celebration of the Anaheim Halloween Parade

October 30, 2024, Leave a Comment on The Centennial Celebration of the Anaheim Halloween Parade

I honestly can’t believe Halloween is tomorrow! This spooky season has really flown by for us as we have been very busy! As some of you know, Patrick and I volunteer for the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, which occurred last weekend. A lot goes into it, and we’ve been working hard since late…

A small golden metal cup features a medallion with a witch on a broom and text that reds "Anaheim Halloween Festival"

Discovering a Rare Treasure from Anaheim’s Halloween Past

September 18, 2024, 1 Comment

I know things have been quiet for awhile, and you’re about to find out why! First, Patrick and I have been spending a great deal of our time volunteering for the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade. Long time readers of the blog are familiar with Anaheim’s unique 100 year old tradition. Every so often…

Myself, wearing my Candy Corn Witch ensemble, standing next to Pumpkin Man, a gentleman with a pumpkin head, with a blue bowler atop, a green jacket, blue and white gingham shirt, and a red bowtie.

Celebrating 100 Years of Halloween Fun in Anaheim

November 1, 2023, 2 Comments

Last weekend Patrick and I got to participate in celebrating a 100 year old tradition here in Anaheim, the Anaheim Fall Festival! This year we were more involved than ever. From creating floats, to packing for and setting up the festival, to being in the parade itself! Due to the chaos there isn’t as many…

Myself standing in the middle of the exhibit space.

Looking back at Halloween in Anaheim

September 28, 2023, Leave a Comment on Looking back at Halloween in Anaheim

This year mark’s the 100th anniversary of Anaheim’s Fall Festival, and to celebrate this occasion, the Muzeo has put together not one, but two exhibits showcasing not only Anaheim’s Halloween history, but some Halloween’s earliest traditions in a unique antique postcard exhibit. Halloween at the turn of the 20th century looked much different than today,…

Myself, wearing a set of black coveralls, with a patch on the upper left featuring Andy Anaheim, and text reading "Anaheim Halloween Festival" sitting inside one of the floats under construction, holding a paint brush.

Working on a 100 Year Old Anaheim Halloween Tradition

August 2, 2023, 2 Comments

It may only be August, but trust me, Halloween is on the minds of many! Including Patrick and myself. Lately we have been spending our weekends volunteering to prepare for the Anaheim Fall Festival and Parade, and it’s a big deal this year, because the Fall Festival turns 100! I hope to do a large…

The 99th Annual Anaheim Halloween Parade

November 2, 2022, Leave a Comment on The 99th Annual Anaheim Halloween Parade

After much anticipation and two altered formats, the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade returned to the streets of Anaheim last weekend, and what a night! Typically I love to show off a cute autumnal outfit and offer up some of the fall-tastic sights of the festival and parade, but this year we were a…

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"

On the Hunt for the Anaheim Halloween Parade

November 2, 2021, 2 Comments

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…

Myself wearing a black top that features an open skirt, with black cigarette pants underneath. A white blouse peeks out at the top and a large orange bow with a print of black cats is worn at the neck.

Anaheim Halloween Parade – Drive Thru Style

October 28, 2020, 3 Comments

I’m lucky enough to live in a town that has a Halloween parade every year. Under normal circumstances, there is a fall festival during the day before the parade starts. The festival is full of games, artists selling their unique works, and live music. Then as the sun sets the parade, with its collection of…

Myself standing in front of a quartette of black cats of wood, wearing a patchwork print dress of orange, yellow, black and white, as a large straw hat

The Anaheim Halloween Parade

October 30, 2018, 1 Comment

Last weekend Patrick and I finally made it to one of Anaheim’s oldest traditions, the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade! Starting in 1923, the parade was started the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce as a way to bring the community together and create a more family oriented Halloween event, and has been a beloved favorite…