13th Annual Halloween Downtown – Hackettstown
Parade Line-Up and Downtown Festivities
The afternoon kicks off at Centenary University on West Moore Street (between Beatty Street and Second Avenue), where costume judging and parade line-up begin at 12:00 p.m. Costume winners will earn the special honor of leading the procession alongside Mayor Jerry DiMaio!
At 1:00 p.m., the parade steps off, marching down West Moore Street to The Gazebo (located at the corner of Main Street and West Moore Street), where the central celebration runs from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parade participants and attendees can look forward to a generous lineup of community treats and giveaways:
- Sweet Treats: Delicious candy provided by Mars Snacking.
- Fresh Pumpkins: Free pumpkins courtesy of Donaldson Farms (while supplies last).
- Giveaways & Goodies: Fun treats from WRNJ Radio and special gifts from Hackettstown Stormwater Management.
Costume Contest Categories
This year’s costume contest brings out the best creativity in town, with prizes awarded in five distinct categories:
- Infant to 3 years
- 4 to 6 years
- 7 to 10 years
- Family
- Pet (Any Age)
Immediately after the parade, children are invited to walk right into participating downtown businesses along the strip to trick-or-treat and collect sweet treats from local shop owners. Families can also head over to two dedicated Trunk-or-Treat stops nearby (just follow the event signs!):
- Trinity United Methodist Church: Rear parking lot at 213 Main St.
- Municipal Lot #2: Located directly behind EXIT Realty Connections NJ at 149 Main St.
Townwide neighborhood trick-or-treating will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
