There will be no rain date. From there, it will proceed west on Main Street to York Street, south on York to Simpson Street, west on Simpson to George Street and then south back to the school. No parking signs will be posted along the route. High school bands from Mechanicsburg, Trinity, Cumberland Valley and Central Dauphin will be joined by groups from the Zembo Mosque, various fire companies and scout troops. Marchers and floats must register for the parade by 5 p.m. Oct. 18.
Participants can march as individuals by age, in small or large groups, by float or on bicycle.
Judging will be done either prior to the parade or by judges scattered among the crowd gathered along the parade route. Carlisle Carlisle's Halloween Parade kicks off Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. with a rain date of Oct. 26. The parade forms on the 300 block of East North Street at the Jaycee building, marches to North Hanover Street, turns left and proceeds south to Willow Street. Marching bands from Carlisle High School, Harrisburg, and Shippensburg will be joined by the Zembo Shrine String Band and the York Fife and Drum Corps. Participants can march as individuals by age, or in small or large groups, or by float.