Haddonfield Halloween Parade Risks Cancelation With Stormy Forecast Ahead

HADDONFIELD, NJ — Haddonfield's annual Halloween Parade might get canceled because of inclement weather in Thursday's forecast.

The parade is scheduled for Thursday and is typically rain or shine. But severe weather could change that, according to the Haddonfield Celebrations Association, which organizes the event.

A decision will be made on Thursday.

"We don’t like to cancel the parade — it’s traditionally a rain or shine event!" the Haddonfield Celebrations Association said Tuesday. "However, we’ll be keeping a close eye on the weather and will make a final decision Thursday in the interest of everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Stay tuned for updates, and keep those costumes ready!"

A storm system could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms to the region on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's Philadelphia/Mount Holly Office.

Haddonfield's Halloween Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Chestnut Street and Kings Highway and travels to Borough Hall. Parade participants will line up at 6 p.m.

Hundreds of children in costume participate in the parade each year, with Haddonfield Memorial High School's marching band leading the way. Here's the event page.

Here's the National Weather Service's latest forecast for Haddonfield:

• Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 7 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
• Wednesday night: Showers. Low around 50. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
• Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 64. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
• Thursday night: Showers likely, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
• Friday (Halloween): Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
• Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.