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The most unique Halloween event in Vancouver is back again for 2018

by Carrie Leslie in Events on October 16, 2018

Image courtesy of Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret

Let the reverie and the revelry begin, it’s almost time for the Parade of Lost Souls! For over twenty five years, the parade has been rocking the Commercial Drive area with costumed revellers, live bands, art installations, delicious food trucks, clowns (ugh), and much, much, much, more from the minds and hearts of local artists!

On Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 7 – 10pm, the parade will take to the streets in its usual community-driven fashion. As for its exact location… the final parade route is kept a closely guarded secret – revealed only at midnight the night before.

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The most unique Halloween event in Vancouver is back again for 2018

Things to Do in Vancouver this Weekend: October 26, 2017

by Inside Vancouver in Events on October 26, 2017

Happy Halloweekend! It’s time to delight in all things spooky, dark, and otherworldly as we balance on the cusp of winter. Navigate the streets of Vancouver as whatever ghoul your heart desires, letting nothing limit your costume creativity (except perhaps a good grasp of cultural and social awareness, or course). Get festive at Fright Nights, Day of the Dead painting workshops, the Parade of Lost Souls, trick-or-treating for kids, or do something totally different like see Japanese noh or a concert by an immensely talented deaf percussionist/composer.

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Things to Do in Vancouver this Weekend: October 26, 2017

Things to Do in Vancouver this Weekend: October 12, 2017

by Inside Vancouver in Events on October 12, 2017

Can you feel the drama building? Halloween events are haunting the city more and more towards the end of the month! And speaking of costumes, the opera is on, full of extravagant wardrobe and splendour; Turnadot was the final operatic work of Puccini before he died, and death is oh so very Halloweeny, right? On top of all that spookiness, there are a bunch of concerts, some hockey, some soccer, and an art book festival.

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Things to Do in Vancouver this Weekend: October 12, 2017

Halloween arrives early with the 2016 Halloween Parade & Expo

by Carrie Leslie in Uncategorized on October 11, 2016

vancouver halloween parade and expo 2016

Vancouver Halloween Parade and Expo
Photo: GoToVan | Flickr

Now that Thanksgiving is officially over and we’ve finished off the last of the turkey leftovers, it’s time to start focusing on the true highlight of October: Halloween! This year, the festivities come early with the third annual Halloween Parade and Expo kicking off this Thursday, October 13 and running until Sunday, October 16.

Reminiscent of the popular Vancouver Fan Expo (coming next month), the Vancouver Halloween Parade & Expo is heavy on the Cosplay, Comics, and Anime. But, it packs a whole lot into its event and even includes an amazing parade that will include Stormtroopers marching next to Sailor Moon and the Ghostbusters bringing up the rear!

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Halloween arrives early with the 2016 Halloween Parade & Expo