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Grande Day Parade

Grande Day | Night Parade | Big Parade of Little People Maps

Parade Winners

Many thanks to all for helping make this one of the State’s Premiere parades.

Anoka Halloween Float Winners

Our parade spectators and organization thank you for all of your hard work! Congratulations. 

Visiting Royalty:
1st – Cambridge
2nd – North Hudson
3rd – Albertville
Commercial / Non-Profit:
1st – Kiser Construction
2nd – Fringe salon
3rd – U of M Master Gardeners

T-6 Thunderbirds flyover sponsored by Federal Premium

Rules for Parade Participants: 2023

  • Grande Day and Light Up the Night Parade are a Lottery System! Applications available August 1st. Deadline September 15th each year. Exceptions will be made for our designated community partners and sponsors. Anoka Halloween Capital of the World® reserves the right to decline or refuse any application.
  • No gore, blood or violent Halloween themes allowed. This is a kid-friendly parade.
  • No political groups or political campaigning allowed in or on parade route.
  • Traditional cars or trucks will not qualify as a parade entry.
  • No RV’s, Buses, Enclosed Trailers
  • Walking groups limited to 25 people. Walkers must be able to walk 1.5 miles at a fast pace.
  • Anoka Halloween Capital of the World® does not provide vehicles.
  • Float length no more than 30’ long and 13’5” tall. The combined total for pull vehicle and float no more than 55’.
  • No animal pickup provided.
  • Alcohol prohibited in all parade areas.
  • Proof of insurance required. Clear copies of policy or card are acceptable.
  • No handouts for the Light Up the Night Parade.
  • Light Up the Night participants must be illuminated.
  • Photo or Pencil sketch of float required with application.
  • Deadline for both parades September 15th. Applications not accepted via email.
  • DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS WE RECEIVE, ANOKA HALLOWEEN  CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® FESTIVAL COMMITTEE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT ALL ENTRIES.

The Grande Day Parade is proudly sponsored by:

City of Anoka

Federal Premium

QCTV

Connexus Energy

BOBFM

Pooters Peep

North Suburban Eye Specialist

Aspen Exteriors

Alter Metal Recycling

Anoka American Legion

Mauer Main

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CONTACT US

Anoka Halloween Inc.
PO Box 128
Anoka, MN 55303

GIFT SHOP

1925-½ 2nd Ave. S
Anoka, MN 55303

Upcoming Events

  1. Volunteer | Committee Meeting

    March 27 @ 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  2. Store Open

    April 15 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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