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Thank you to The City of Anoka

for sponsoring Anoka Halloween Events

The City of Anoka is rich with history, beautiful parks, and flowing rivers.  The downtown is filled with wonderful shops, services, and restaurants.  We invite you to Anoka to experience what those that live and work here enjoy each day.
It is believed that Anoka was the first city in the United States to put on a Halloween celebration. In early 1920, Anoka merchants and other interested citizens joined together in a move to stop Halloween pranks. The idea was to have a big Halloween party for all the children with free candy and lots of entertainment. In October of 1920, Anoka had its first Halloween celebration. The celebration has been held every year since, with the exception of two years during WWII. Anoka considers itself to be the “Halloween Capital of the World” and now has many events during October including football games, costume contests, block parties, Grey Ghost 5k run, and two parades.


2015 First Avenue North Anoka, MN 55303-2270  |  763.576.2700 

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CONTACT US

Anoka Halloween Inc.
PO Box 128
Anoka, MN 55303

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1925-½ 2nd Ave. S
Anoka, MN 55303

Upcoming Events

  1. Volunteer | Committee Meeting

    February 27 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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