Celebrate Halloween with the City of Hoboken on Thursday, Oct. 31, by joining the annual Ragamuffin Parade! The parade lineup will begin at 4 p.m. on 10th Street and Washington Street. The parade will step off at 4:30 p.m., move down Washington Street, and terminate at Fifth Street with a step and repeat photo opportunity. Due to declining attendance rates in previous years, the City will not host a costume contest.
Due to the parade, vehicular traffic will be diverted. NJ Transit buses will run on an alternate route during the parade. Northbound buses will operate on Bloomfield Street and southbound buses will operate on Hudson Street.
The Hoboken Police Department reminds drivers to reduce their speed, be alert for trick-or-treaters, turn on headlights, and stop before crosswalks. The City of Hoboken does not permit block parties on Halloween and reminds residents to walk on sidewalks and to cross streets only in crosswalks. Avoid gathering, walking, or crowding in the streets. Officers will be forced to close streets when too many pedestrians create a safety hazard for themselves, and for drivers.
