30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade — Alexandria, VA

📋 Event Details

📍 Venue: Mount Vernon Avenue (begins at E Bellefonte Ave) — Mount Vernon Avenue at E Bellefonte Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
📅 Dates: 2026-10-25
🕐 Hours: 2:00 PM
🎫 Price: Free
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://visitalexandria.com/events/30th-annual-del-ray-halloween-parade/

🎃 Local Insight Ratings

Best for: Everyone — families, photographers, and anyone who loves a good street celebration.

💡 Know Before You Go

🎃 Dress warm — October evenings cool off fast once the sun drops.

🎃 Bring cash — street vendors cluster along parade routes.

🎃 Plan parking or transit — streets close hours before; transit or a distant garage beats circling the block.

🎃 Claim your spot early — prime viewing fills up 1–2 hours before step-off; bring chairs or a blanket.

🎃 Check the route map — the official page posts the route; pick a spot near the start to beat the crowds leaving.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is 30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade free to watch?
Yes — watching the parade is free. Some VIP viewing areas may be ticketed if offered.

Can I participate in the parade?
Many Halloween parades accept community entries — check the organizer’s site for registration deadlines and costume rules.

When and where is 30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade?
30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade runs 2026-10-25. The route and step-off time are posted on the official page — check it before you go, as routes occasionally change.