Witness the largest, longest and spookiest parade in the tri-state area, featuring spectacular floats, marching bands, costumed participants, prizes and treats for guys and ‘ghouls’ of all ages. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Food vendors will be available in Washington and Perry Streets from 2 p.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m.

Shuttles and Parking:

Please note that Main Street will be closed to traffic from 3 p.m. until the end of the parade. Any parked cars on Main Street will be need to removed from the street before then. 

From 3 p.m., shuttles will run from the Walmart parking lot off US 20, to downtown Galena. Please note that for safety reasons, the shuttle cannot run during the parade but will resume after the parade and continue until 11 p.m. The cost of a round trip ticket on the shuttle is $5 per person for ages 6 and up. You will be given a wrist band to ride the shuttle. The shuttle return pick up area is next to Galena City Hall (the same drop off location you arrived) and you must show your bracelet to ride.

If you do not wish to ride the shuttle you can access the public parking areas for free or paid parking. Click here for the: City Parking Map.

This year the chambers is asking the public to bring nonperishable food items to the parade that will then be donated to the local food pantry. These items can be dropped off at the Walmart parking lot shuttle location from 2-11 p.m. on October 29th.

Downtown Galena
Main Street
Galena, Il 61036

For more information visit our website.

Admission: Free Admission