Halloween parade marches on after near-death experience
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After almost being forced into cancellation this year, the Village Halloween Parade will march on tonight for its 40th year just two weeks after reaching a fundraising goal to go on.
The parade, which was cancelled last year because of Sandy, raised the $50,000 needed to march this year just three days before its deadline, a feat it accomplished after more than backers pledged money in a Kickstarter campaign.
The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. and heads up Sixth Avenue between Spring and 16th streets, and 2 million spectators are expected to come out.
If you go:
When: Starts at 7 p.m., ends around 11 p.m.
Where: Starts at Spring Street and Sixth Avenue, marches straight up Sixth to 16th Street
Best spots to watch: The crowds are biggest between Bleecker and 14th streets, so those areas are best avoided to catch a glimpse of the parade.
Snow totals may be less across the South Shore A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.
Snow totals may be less across the South Shore A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.
