Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes

10/16/2026

Are you ready for the 13th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade??

Join us Sunday, Oct. 25, starting at 2pm at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills!!!

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10/16/2026

Thanks to The Outer Banks Life for helping spread the word about the 13th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade, Sunday, Oct. 25 at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills!!!

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The 13th annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade, presented by OBX Entertainment, returns to Aviation Park on Sunday, October 25, starting at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages.

🧙‍♀️ Read more: https://theouterbankslife.com/get-your-costumes-ready-the-13th-annual-obx-halloween-parade-hits-aviation-park-on-oct-25/

10/14/2026

ONLINE EARLY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the 13th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade, Sunday, Oct. 25 at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills!!!

Register online to participate in the parade and be eligible for the best costume awards at the link in the comment below!!

The preparade trick or treat party and on-site check-in and registration begins at 2:00 p.m., followed by the walking parade itself at 3:00 p.m.

You can enter in one of three categories:

- Age 12 and under individuals

- Age 13 and up individuals

- Family/Groups of two or more in related/themed costumes.

RULES:

All costume contest entries must be registered, must walk in the Parade, and must remain in costume throughout the contest to be eligible for an award.
Entries cannot enter in more than one category (YOU MUST CHOOSE ONE CATEGORY).
Winners are decided based on the sole discretion of the judges.
All judges decisions are final.
You must be present to win.
Politically themed costumes are not permitted and will not be eligible for an award.
By registering, all Halloween Parade of Costumes entries agree to give OBX Entertainment and Halloween Daily News permission to use their images from the event for promotional purposes, including photographs and video.

***After completing and successfully submitting the registration form below, you do not need to fill out another registration form at the Parade event, but you will still need to check in and confirm your attendance at the registration table in a specially designated “Pre-Registered” line.***

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10/13/2026

We are once again beyond excited to welcome back our friends with the Kill Devil Derby Brigade to the 13th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade!!! They will be among the local nonprofit groups providing the trick or treat stations during our preparty at 2pm, followed by the parade itself at 3pm on SUNDAY, OCT. 25!

If your nonprofit organization or group wants to participate with a trick or treat station, contact us today.

Sponsored by Visit The Outer Banks

📸 Halloween Daily News

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10/12/2026

We are once again beyond excited to welcome back our friends with Special Olympics Dare County to the 13th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade!!! They be among the local nonprofit groups providing the trick or treat stations during our preparty at 2pm, followed by the parade itself at 3pm on SUNDAY, OCT. 25!

If your nonprofit organization or group wants to participate with a trick or treat station, contact us today.

Sponsored by Visit The Outer Banks

📸 Halloween Daily News

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10/12/2026

The 13th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade is just 2 WEEKS FROM TODAY!!

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills, starting with the trick or treat preparty at 2pm!

Sponsored by Visit The Outer Banks

📷 Halloween Daily News

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10/08/2026

We are thrilled to welcome the amazing SUMMER SPINS to the 13th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills!

Pictured here at Artrageous earlier this year, Summer will bring professional hula hoop skills to our trick or treat preparty, starting at 2pm, followed by the parade itself at 3pm!

Sponsored by Visit The Outer Banks.

📸 OBX Entertainment

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10/04/2026

It's the most wonderful time of year, and the 13th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade is in just 3 WEEKS FROM TODAY!!! Drop a 🎃 in the comments below if you've decided on your costume, or an ⏳ if you're still deciding.

JOIN US Sunday, Oct. 25 at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. Trick or treat preparty and on-site registration begins at 2pm, followed by the parade itself at 3pm.

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09/25/2026

IN 1 MONTH, the 13th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade returns to Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills! Join us on Sunday, Oct. 25, starting with the trick or treat preparty at 2pm, followed by the FREE, ALL AGES walking parade at 3pm!!

RSVP and turn on notifications to stay updated here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1555391439369521/

We can't wait to see all of your amazing costumes this year!!!

Sponsored by Visit The Outer Banks and Halloween Daily News.

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09/20/2026

🎃 ARRRR you ready for the 13th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade just 5 WEEKS from today?!?!

🎃 Don't miss the Outer Banks' biggest FREE, ALL AGES Halloween event on Sunday, Oct. 25th at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills! The trick or treat preparty begin at 2:00 p.m.,, followed by the walking parade at 3:00 p.m.

🎃 Sponsored by Visit The Outer Banks.

🎃 📸 by Halloween Daily News, from our 2025 parade.

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