This year\u2019s parade lineup represents a diverse and exciting showcase of Allentown\u2019s Halloween spirit!\u00a0 The parade showcases the city\u2019s heroic side with this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSuperhero Spectacular.\u201d Several groups and organizations are participating in the parade for the first time, joined by many returning favorites.<\/p>\n
The 2015 Allentown Halloween Parade offers an abundance of musical entertainment with 13 youth and adult performing bands.\u00a0 The Kutztown University Band and the Allentown All-City Band are back again in 2015 in addition to Allentown School District high school and middle school bands.<\/p>\n
Performance groups X-CAPE, Small Steps Big Dreams, HALA, and the Parkettes are also participating in this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n
WLEV morning show hosts Scott Evans and Josh Gears will emcee this year\u2019s parade, at the Judges\u2019 Reviewing Stand, located at 12th<\/sup> & Hamilton streets.<\/p>\n \u201cAllentown\u2019s Halloween Parade is an outstanding tradition that showcases our community spirit and variety of talent and creativity right here in the city,\u201d said Lindsay Taylor, Parks & Recreation Director.\u00a0 \u201cI hope to see many Halloween Superheroes out along the parade route, enjoying the festivities with their families and friends!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Parade spectators and participants are encouraged to use the Facebook and twitter tag \u201c#hallentownparade<\/strong>\u201d for the event.<\/p>\n Allentown Halloween Parade partners include Youth Education in the Arts, the Hamilton District Main Street program and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n The rain date for the parade is Sunday, October 25.<\/p>\n For more information, please visit www.allentownpa.gov\/parks<\/a> and click on \u201cHalloween Parade\u201d, visit www.facebook.com\/allentownhalloweenparade<\/a> or email Christy.Alvord@allentownpa.gov<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Questions may also be directed to the Parks and Recreation Office at 610-437-7750<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided by:<\/strong>
\nMike Moore<\/strong>
\nCommunications Manager<\/strong>
\nMayor’s Office<\/strong>
\n 435 Hamilton Street<\/strong>
\n Allentown, PA 18101<\/strong>
\nMike.Moore@allentownpa.gov<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.AllentownPA.gov<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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