Clinton Mardi Gras Halloween Parade

02/17/2026

This event helps you find ways to get involved in our community. Stop out and see tour friends from the Halloween Parade

10/28/2025

Drum Roll Please 🥁
The 2025 Clinton Halloween Parade winners are.....

1st Place - Citizens First Bank
Beginner's Luck Award - Clinton IA Moose Family Center 363/474

2nd Place - Mikes Transmission
3rd Place - Clinton National Bank
4th Place - Prince of Peace 2nd Grade Class
5th Place - Clinton Area Rod club
6th Place - First Central State Bank
7th Place - Blain's Farm & Fleet
8th Place - Clinton Public Library (Iowa)
9th Place - Donavan Entertainment
10th Place - Ruhl & Ruhl

We had SO many great entries that were scored high by our judges that we wanted to be sure to recognize as many as possible! Thank you to all who put in the time to make your float one that will be remembered! See you in 2026!

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10/28/2025

And that’s a wrap on 2025 Clinton Mardi Gras Halloween parade, and what a great parade it was!

We cannot do this without all of our volunteers, they truly make parade day possible! Thank you to:
Casters, Steve Cagley, Dennis Duerling, Abby Paysen, Andy Green, Kassidy Eggers, Alex Guzman, James & Casey McDonnell, Anita Dalton, Mallory Good, Nolan Eggers, Konnor Schroeder & Sarah Mischevitz

Shout out to Clinton PD & Clinton county sherif department, and reserves for road closures and ensuring a safe parade. City of Clinton for all the behind the scenes planning & parade day prep.

Lastly, our amazing small but mighty committee. Jean Buikema, Amanda & Cory Cady, Nicole Guzman, Adrian Eggers & Madison Good.

Winners will be announced tomorrow, stay tuned!

10/27/2025

Thank you to all of our sponsors!

10/27/2025

🎃👻🍬Today Is PARADE DAY! 🍬👻🎃

📍Parade Begins: 6th Ave N & 2nd st at 6:30PM
🚧Parade Route: Travels south on 2nd Street to 5th ave s where it will turn right (west) onto 5th ave s ending at 5th ave s and 3rd street.

📌Parade Entries: Enter at Pershing Blvd from 13th Avenue North
📌Quiet Zone: 600 Block 2nd St - east side of the street across from the courthouse
📌No Parking Zones: Clearly marked along parts of the route (including Pershing Blvd)
📌No Parking or Parade Viewing Zones: 6th to 8th Avenue North
📌Handicap Parking Available: Designated accessible parking areas along the 200 block of 5th Avenue Sout

10/26/2025

Support local business tomorrow night!

If you are running a special and not on this list feel free to drop the information in the comments 👇

10/25/2025

👻Ghostly Giver👻
Thank you Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Creamfor supporting the Clinton Mardi Gras parade!

Happy Joes is always willing to help in anyway from hosting our parade meeting to sponsoring & delivering pizza to our fromt row viewers!

Please be sure to support our local businesses! Without their support we would not be able to have community events such as the Clinton Mardi Gras para

10/24/2025

Come see us Downtown Clinton trick or treat 🍭🍫

10/24/2025

🥁Drum Roll Please🥁
The front row winner is……
Congrats Mallory!
We look forward too seeing you Monday!

Lastly, this front row viewing contest is a HUGE hit! If you or your business would like to sponsor one next year please reach out to the Halloween Committee!

10/24/2025

Can’t wait to see you Monday!

10/23/2025

📍🚧IMPORTANT PARADE DETAILS🚧📍

📌Parade Begins: 6th Ave N
📌Parade Ends: Clinton Park
📌Parade Entries: Enter at Pershing Blvd from 13th Avenue North
📌Quiet Zone (Sensory Sensitive): 600 Block 2nd St - east side - attendees needing a lower-stimulation environment
📌No Parking Zones: Clearly marked along parts of the route (including Pershing Blvd)
📌No Parking or Parade Viewing Zones: 6th to 8th Avenue North
📌Handicap Parking Available: Designated accessible parking areas along the 200 block of 5th Avenue South