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Halloween is coming early this year with the return of the annual Vancouver Halloween Parade and Expo being held on October 5 – 7, 2018.
A precursor to the popular Vancouver Fan Expo (Oct 12 – 14), the 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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The 5th annual parade & expo is a three day festival inspired by comics, anime, video games, and mythologies. It truly has something for everyone. The festival is open to the general public and has attracted up to 10,000 spectators in the past.
The variety of events offered at the festival is amazing and will definitely keep you entertained. You can view the schedule on the Halloween Parade & Expo website.
The events culminate at 11am on Sunday, October 7 in downtown Vancouver with the parade to kick off the Halloween season. By the way, if you’ve ever wanted to participate in a parade and you love dressing up, anyone is allowed join the parade!
The route stretches from from Howe Street to Granville Street (along Smithe and up Granville). Ever seen Darth Vader walking with Pikachu? Now you can at the Halloween Expo and Parade happening rain or shine on Sunday afternoon.
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Tickets for the event are $10 for one day, $15 for a weekend pass, and $30 for a family pass. Purchase your tickets ahead of time to avoid having to wait at line at the event. However, watching the parade is free!
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