28th Annual
Douglas Halloween Parade for Adults
October 31, 2026 at 10 pm
Downtown Douglas, Michigan
Welcome to Downtown Douglas
The Village of Friendliness
For one unforgettable night, our tiny Lake Michigan arts community undergoes a spectacular metamorphosis.
What began in 1998 as a gathering of fewer than 100 people has grown into one of the region’s biggest and most anticipated events, drawing an estimated 15,000–20,000 visitors to Douglas during the shoulder season.
At A Glance
9:00 PM — Main Parade Lineup
Center Street between the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center (Old School House) & Ox-Bow House
9:30 PM — VIP Lineup
Mixer Street
10:00 PM — Parade Begins
Four blocks through downtown Douglas
FREE TO WATCH • FREE TO JOIN
It’s not too late to get in the VIP lineup!
Do you want to be in the parade, but also want to watch it?
Now you don’t have to choose! VIP Lineup access gives you the best of both worlds! You get to lineup last, go first in the parade, and have space reserved near the end of the route to watch from the front lines. Added bonus… it keeps the parade going! Added bonus…your VIP experience helps fund the parade!
VIP Perks
Red Carpet treatment
Private, comfortable lounge area
Large handicap accessible porta potty
Halloween Parade photo op backdrop
Snacks & water provided
Next to OxBow’s cash bar in the garden
Arrive for line up later, walk in the parade first
Reserved area at end of route to watch parade
Close to the Beery Field happenings
Tickets will be held at the VIP entrance and your name will appear on our VIP list
As night falls, downtown is transformed into a theatrical, highly visual spectacle filled with creativity, costumes, performance, and surprises around every corner.
What is normally a village of fewer than 1,400 residents becomes the stage for an experience unlike anything else in the area.
Support the Parade
Help Make The Parade Possible
Donations supporting the Douglas Halloween Parade go to Hystopolis Productions, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering and promoting the art of puppetry through performance, education, and special events. The Douglas Halloween Parade is a Hystopolis Productions event.
Please Thank Our Title Sponsor
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