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October 28, 2010Halloween may still be three days away, but the ghouls and goblins will take to Houma’s streets early for the city’s annual Halloween Parade.
Set to roll Friday at 7 p.m., the nearly 1-mile trek extends from Town Hall on Barrow Street, turns on Main Street and disbands in front of the Courthouse in Downtown Houma. Pre-wrapped candy is the catch of the night, according to event organizer SoLA Center for the Arts director Anna Roberts.
Open to the public, the Halloween parade’s participants hail from across the region – community agencies, civic groups or just people who love the holiday. As long as groups include two to 50 people, pay the $25 fee and show up by 6 p.m. to line up, they’re welcome to join the fun.
This year’s parade is expected to feature a number of walking clubs – area Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Selucrey Sophisticats and Terrebonne General Medical Center among them. The Lagniappe Antique Car Club is also joining this year’s lineup with a number of vintage vehicles.
“This looks to be more of a family-oriented event every year,” the director said. “We would love to see some of the crowd members in costume, too.”
Roberts said every group that registers will also receive two free tickets to the adults-only SoLA Monster Bash Ball at the City Club of Houma following the parade. Additional tickets are available in advance from SoLA for $10, or, the night of the bash, are $15 at the door.
Two Mice on Guard and Don Pauble and the Shawls are slated to perform.
Roberts said the fundraiser also includes “plenty of food” and a silent auction, including gift cards and an autographed picture of New Orleans Saint Robert Meachem.
“We do one fundraiser a year, and we’re hoping the community turns out and helps us with our scholarship program,” Roberts said. “We just want everybody to know that the arts are versatile. They can cater to Halloween or to violin lessons.”
Downtown Live After 5 is set for Friday, and the Waterlife Museum will be airing Halloween flicks.
