KLAQ Halloween Parade Returns Saturday, Oct. 31 at Album Park
It’s our favorite time of the year - Halloween. And nothing kick-starts Halloween like the 41st Annual Halloween Parade. This year the parade takes place on a Saturday! Perfect for more fun and good times on the weekend.
One Source Federal Credit Union and FloWar Life Essentials Present the KLAQ Halloween Parade, Saturday, Oct. 31st at Album Park
Start making plans to participate or attend now. Register in advance and secure your spot at the Parade.
Once again, the Buzz Adams Morning Show will be on their own float brought to you by Jack in the Box - locally owned and operated!
Bravo Cadillac and Bravo Chevrolet are the sponsors of the Rock ‘n Drive competition, which is a combination of man and machine; homemade floats made by families, groups, friends, and teams, etc.
Cielo Vista Mall will be sponsoring the Business Category and will be providing Halloween candy treat bags to children along the parade route.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is the Candy sponsor providing sweet treats to people along the parade route.
Labinoti Law presents the Salute to First Responders. Join us at the parade in honoring the brave men and women who answer the call. Labinoti Law - proudly standing with those who protect us!
How to Participate in the KLAQ Halloween Parade
Simply fill out an entry form and email it to Connie.Hernandez@townsquaremedia.com.
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM FOR 2026 KLAQ HALLOWEEN PARADE
This year’s entry form can be found in PDF format using the link above. Page 1 is information, page 2 is the entry form, page 3 is the entry form for high school bands to register, page 4 is a rules page for float safety, and page 5 is a map of the parade route.
Or you can stop by Townsquare Media El Paso, 4180 N. Mesa, from 9 am - 5 pm to pick up and fill out a form.
Win Prizes by Participating in the 2026 KLAQ Halloween Parade
ROCK `N DRIVE CONTEST –
(For vehicles and floats only)
1st Place: $250 & trophy
2nd Place: $100 & trophy
3rd Place: $50 & trophy
COSTUME ONLY CONTEST –
(For Walkers in parade only)
1st Place: $100 & trophy
2nd Place: $50 & trophy
3rd Place: $25 & trophy
BUSINESS CATEGORY CONTEST –
(For sponsors and business entries only)
1st Place: $100 & trophy
2nd Place: $50 & trophy
3rd Place: $25 & trophy
Added Fun This Year With A 5k Fun Run!
Right before the parade, Flowar presents the Dia De Los Muertos 5k run! Dress for the occasion and run or walk. This 5k is open to everyone be you a seasoned athlete, first timer, or just someone participating in memory of a loved one. Race starts at 1:30 PM along the same route as the parade. Get more and sign up here!
Let's Make Halloween 2026 One For The Ages
It's been 6 years since Halloween was on a Saturday. For people who love getting into the spirit, that's felt like an eternity.
So this year we've got to make the most out of spooky season. Let's make this year's parade one to remember!
