The Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade returns to Downtown Anaheim on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The free daytime festival runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with local artists and vendors, food, crafts, live entertainment, costume contests, a scavenger hunt and classic cars. Costumes are encouraged, and the Anaheim Halloween Parade begins at 7:00 PM.
Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
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Festival Location: Center Greens
Address: 305 E Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Festival: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Classic Car Show: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Halloween Parade: 7:00 PM
Admission is free. There is no charge to attend the festival or parade, although food, crafts and some activities may have a cost.
Parking
- Center Street Parking Garage: Free parking on Center Street across from the Anaheim Downtown Community Center.
- Center City Parking – CarPark 3: Free parking near the parade route.
- Anaheim Parking Center – CarPark 4: Paid parking near the parade route.
- Anaheim City Hall: Parking is available, but there is no entry or exit from 3:00 to 9:00 PM because of parade street closures.
- Anaheim High School: Overflow parking opens at 5:00 PM.
Arrive early if you plan to stay for the parade, and account for street closures in Downtown Anaheim.
Anaheim Halloween Parade
Parade Start: 7:00 PM near Anaheim Boulevard and Broadway in Downtown Anaheim.
Parade Route: The parade travels through Downtown Anaheim, turning onto Center Street Promenade before continuing along Broadway to West Street. See the official parade page and map for current route details and road closures.
The Anaheim Halloween Parade is known for its nostalgic floats, elaborate costumes and community groups. Float designs draw inspiration from Halloween themes and the parade’s long history, including designs and imagery associated with earlier decades of the event.
Andy Anaheim traditionally helps lead the procession, followed by floats, costumed participants and other parade entries.
Anaheim Fall Festival Activities
The 2026 festival is scheduled to include local artists and vendors, food, crafts, entertainment, costume contests, a scavenger hunt and the Classic Car Show. Additional activities and schedules are announced by the organizer as the event approaches. Past festivals have also featured Halloween-themed games and seasonal attractions.
Classic Car Show
The Anaheim Fall Festival Classic Car Show returns to Center Street Promenade from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The show features American-made classic cars and is held alongside the daytime festival.
Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt is planned as part of the 2026 festival. Check the official festival website closer to the event for current participation details and prizes.
Costume Contests
Kiddie Costume Contest
The Kiddie Costume Contest returns for 2026. The organizer plans to publish the current contest schedule, registration information and rules closer to the event. Check the official festival website before attending.
Doggie Costume Contest
The Doggie Costume Contest is also scheduled to return. Current registration times and 2026 rules will be announced by the organizer closer to the festival.
Volunteers
The Anaheim Fall Festival relies on community volunteers for activities including event preparation, float building and festival support. Visit the organizer’s volunteer page for current opportunities and sign-up information.
About Andy Anaheim
Andy Anaheim is a longtime Anaheim character dating to the city’s mid-20th-century promotional era. With antennae, a broad smile and a body shaped around the letter “A,” Andy became part of Anaheim’s civic identity as the community grew from an agricultural town into a major visitor destination.
The character later returned to public appearances and has become closely associated with the Anaheim Halloween Parade, where Andy traditionally appears at the front of the procession. Visit Andy Anaheim’s Facebook page for more about the character and its history.
Anaheim Fall Festival FAQ
Is the Anaheim Fall Festival free?
Yes. Admission to the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade is free. Food, crafts and some individual activities may have a cost.
When is the 2026 Anaheim Halloween Parade?
The Anaheim Halloween Parade is Saturday, October 24, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM.
Where does the Anaheim Halloween Parade start?
The parade begins near Anaheim Boulevard and Broadway in Downtown Anaheim before traveling through Center Street Promenade and along Broadway toward West Street.
Where should I park for the Anaheim Fall Festival?
Parking options include the free Center Street Parking Garage and Center City Parking/CarPark 3, paid parking at Anaheim Parking Center/CarPark 4, City Hall parking with parade-hour access restrictions, and evening overflow parking at Anaheim High School.
Are costumes encouraged?
Yes. Costumes are part of the Anaheim Fall Festival tradition, and visitors are encouraged to dress for the Halloween celebration.
Are there kids and dog costume contests?
Yes. Kiddie and Doggie Costume Contests are planned for 2026. The organizer will publish current schedules and rules closer to the festival.
What time is the Classic Car Show?
The Classic Car Show is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Center Street Promenade.