You Won’t Believe This Texas City is One of the Best Places in the State and Country to Celebrate Halloween

When it comes to Halloween there are two types of people in this world.  Ones who love Halloween and decorate in August and others who can take it or leave it.

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Halloween is the time of year to get spooky and turn into someone or something else depending on your costume.   Plus, Halloween is perfect for collecting all the candy you didn't want to buy for yourself all year long.

When it comes to Halloween, people go all out.

According to WalletHub, people are expected to spend $12.3 billion on Halloween this year.  When you break down those numbers, $4.1 billion will be spent on costumes and $3.6 billion will be spent on candy (that'll get you 100 bags of chocolate).

It is safe to assume that the remaining $4.6 billion is spent on decorations and Halloween activities such as haunted houses.

When it comes to celebrating Halloween, where is the best place in Texas to celebrate?

Laredo, Texas

Laredo is the best city in Texas for celebrating Halloween.  Laredo also landed in the Top 20 of the Best Cities in the US for Halloween at number 19.  Other Texas cities made the list but were nowhere near the top.

Why is Laredo the best place in Texas for Halloween?

WalletHub conducted a study and based it on several factors including, Trick-or-Treater-Friendliness, Halloween Fun, and Halloween Weather. Laredo was #8 in Trick or Treater Friendliness,  #94 for Halloween Fun, and #56 for Halloween Weather.

They were also #1 for potential for trick-or-treaters.   This is what shot Laredo into the Top 20 best cities for Halloween in the US.

Plus they have a ton of fun events.

Where is the Best Place in the United States for Halloween?

New York City, of course.   Can you imagine celebrating Halloween in the Big Apple?

In case you're curious, the worst place to celebrate Halloween in the US is Birmingham, Alabama.

No matter where or how you celebrate Halloween, the main thing is to just have fun, be safe and enjoy the holiday.