You have not really experienced New York City on Halloween unless you experience the annual parade through the Village. The Village is an area in lower Manhattan. Each Halloween people from all walks of life get dressed up and parade through the streets. Gay, straight, tall, short, black, white – they are all there! Two years ago I attended the parade and saw some of the best costumes I had seen in years. A young man walked up sixth Avenue dressed as Marilyn Monroe. He was wearing the infamous white dress and had a small fan rigged to periodically blow his dress up. A couple also dressed as a toilet bowl and brush, which brought laughter to the entire crowd. A young lady had dressed as Cleopatra and had jewelery dripping off of her. Costumes are funny, scary and gorgeous, all at the same time. She was stunning. The parade makes its way up Sixth Avenue, all the while stopping traffic and attracting spectators. It culminates with a party-like atmosphere at the end, where people frequent local restaurants and pubs. The parade is one of the things that makes life in New york City fun! If you are in the city on Halloween you can not miss this annual rite of passage to becoming a true New Yorker!
