SUNDAY OCTOBER 27, 2024
HALLOWEEN PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST:
The parade, featuring the Clifton Mustang Marching Band, will begin at 12:15 p.m. sharp and proceed down Van Houten Ave. to the City Hall Municipal Complex (900 Clifton Avenue). There is NO pre-registration or online registration for the costume contest. All individuals wishing to participate in contest must be at their designated corners between 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. to register. Participants must be registered before the parade begins to be eligible for the contest judging. Costumes will be judged in the following categories: Ages 0 – 3, Ages 4 – 5, Ages 6 – 8, Ages 9 – 12, Teens & Adults, Pets and Floats & Families (2-6 people). Groups/organizations that would like to march in the parade should contact the Recreation Department at (973) 470-5956. Participants can only be in 1 category per costume – either individually, by age category, or as a family in the family category.
Meeting locations for costume contest participants are as follows:
Ages 0-3: Corner of Sago St. & Van Houten Ave. - Total Garment Cleaners
Ages 4-5: Meet in the Edible Arrangements parking lot on Van Houten Ave.
Ages 6-8: Corner of Sebago St. & Van Houten Ave. - Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Ages 9-12: Corner of Penobscot St. & Van Houten Ave. - John D. Pogorelec Jr. Law Offices
Floats & Families: Corner of Orono St. & Van Houten Ave. – 5 Star Automotive
Pets: Corner of Monhegan St. & Van Houten Ave. - School #13
Teens & Adults: Corner of Machias St. & Van Houten Ave. - School #13
In the event of severe weather ONLY the costume contest will take place, and will be held at the Clifton High School gymnasium (333 Colfax Ave). Registration will be open from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Judging will follow the performance of the CHS Mustang Marching Band at 12:15 p.m.
HARVESTFEST:
The HARVESTFEST will be conducted at the City Hall Municipal Complex from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. While prizes/awards for the Halloween Parade Costume Contest are being distributed, enjoy the fun festivities available for the whole family. Take a journey on our hayride and make a harvest craft as you explore the many carnival booths, rides, and food concessions. Games and rides range in price from $.25 - $2.00. Cash Only! There is no ATM on site. Black tokens are for games and Green tokens are for rides. There are no refunds on tokens; however, tokens do not expire and can be used the following year. Volunteers, Vendors, and Non-Profit Organizations are always needed. If interested, call the Clifton Recreation Department at (973) 470 – 5956.