No Jivin', Halloween Parade Applications Due September 23

From the Town of Vienna:

VIENNA, VA - Vienna’s 70th Annual Halloween Parade - Platinum Edition, to be held Wednesday, October 26, will have a “Jive Back to the 1940s” theme, celebrating music, fashion, and historical events of the parade’s inception era, circa 1946. If you want to be part of the spooktacular fun, be aware that the parade application deadline is September 23.

Businesses and organizations wishing to be part of the 7 p.m. parade, hosted by the Vienna Business Association and Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department, must submit an application and waiver. Those submitting a float must complete an additional form as well as provide a detailed sketch and description. The 2016 Halloween Parade Packet is available here.

For children who want to wear costumes and walk in the parade, no forms are necessary; simply meet at

6:30 p.m. in the United Bank parking lot at 374 Maple Avenue E. Children must be accompanied by their mummy or another adult.

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.

Photo courtesy of the Town of Vienna.