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Nyack Halloween 🎃 Parade Set for October 26th Kickoff At 5:30

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The biggest small town Halloween parade in America returns to Nyack on October 26th. 

Don your most daring costume and join us in Nyack for a frighteningly fun Halloween Parade on October 26, 2024 at 5:30pm(Rain Date: October 27)

Schedule of events:

Pet costume judging: 12 noon in Memorial Park

Costume judging: 3pm in Memorial Park

Float judging: 3pm in Memorial Park

Parade Steps off: 5:30 from Memorial Park

Special thanks to parade sponsors: Treehouse CannabisOrange & Rockland E-MobilityNyack RidgeVillage of Nyack,

                                     Halloween Prizes 2024

Best Float 
1st Place $1000
2nd Place $500
3rd Place $250
Best Adult Costume 
1st Place $200
2nd Place $100
3rd Place $50.
Best Couple Costume $100
Best Group Costume $100
Best Kids Costume                   
1st Place $75 plus prize
2nd Place $50 plus prize
3rd Place $25 plus prize
Best Pet Costume 
1st Place Paws on Main Prize
2nd Place Paws on Main Prize
3rd Place Paws on Main Prize
               Please note: Throwing candy at the Halloween Parade is prohibited!

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Happy Halloween Rockland County From The Rockland Report Be safe Have Fun

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Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was a celebration of changing seasons from summer to winter. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, and the spirits of the dead would return to earth. To ward off evil spirits, the Celts would: light bonfires, wear costumes, and tell fortunes.

Over time, the traditions of Samhain blended with other cultures and religions: 
  • Christian influence

    In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints’ Day, a day to honor Christian saints and martyrs. All Saints’ Day later became known as All Hallows’ Day, and the night before, October 31, became known as All Hallows’ Eve, and eventually Halloween. 

  • Irish folklore

    The Irish and Scottish brought their folklore about a trickster named Jack to America, where they found pumpkins, which were easier to carve than turnips. The story of Jack-o’-lantern is said to have inspired the Irish to carve faces into pumpkins to ward off evil spirits. 

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National Hispanic Heritage Month From September 15th to October 15th

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National Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. 

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

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