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On October 26, participants in La Paz, Bolivia, joined a thrilling zombie walk to kick off the Halloween festivities.
Participants navigate the Rackevei-Duna in Szigetszentmiklos, Hungary, during a Halloween stand-up paddleboarding tour on October 27.
A dog dressed in a festive Halloween costume takes part in a pet costume competition in Lima, Peru, on October 25.
Competitors paddle in giant hollowed-out pumpkins during the annual pumpkin regatta in Kasterlee, Belgium, on October 27. This quirky event brings together participants for a lighthearted race on the water.
A 20-meter-long (65 ft) puppet of a giant newt named Alf is showcased in a parade through the streets of Galway, Ireland, on October 27. This Halloween event, called Alf's Journey, highlighted issues of climate change and habitat loss.
Dogs in cute Halloween costumes take part in a pet costume competition in Lima, Peru, on October 25.
A child dressed as a zombie participates in the Zombie Walk in Santiago, Chile, on October 20. This fun-filled event draws participants of all ages to embrace the spooky spirit of the season.
A man dressed as a zombie Mickey Mouse joins the Zombie Walk in Santiago, Chile, on October 20.
An adorable dog dressed as a prisoner walks in the Halloween Dog Parade in New York City, on October 19.
A man and a child watch as a participant dressed as Hello Kitty walks by during the Zombie Walk in Santiago, Chile, on October 20.
Louie, a cute Shih Tzu dressed as an Ewok, poses with his owners, decked out as Han Solo and Princess Leia from 'Star Wars,' before the Halloween Dog Parade in New York City.
Ahead of Halloween, people dressed as zombies performed inside a bullet train traveling from Tokyo to Osaka on October 19. Inspired by the South Korean movie 'Train to Busan' (2016), the event brought a chilling experience to Japan's high-speed rail.
A child poses beside a glowing installation during a preview of the Halloween light trail at Kew Gardens in London, England, on October 17.
Participants dressed like Ronald McDonald and Colonel Sanders pose during the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival on October 26, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan.
Participants strike a pose for photographs during the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival in Tokyo, Japan.
A runner dons an inflatable pumpkin costume as she makes her way along Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente, California, at the Monster Dash 5K on October 26.
A runner sports a hilarious inflatable lobster costume while blowing bubbles near the finish line of the Monster Dash 5K on October 26.
An actor dressed as a scarecrow performs during the Trick or Treat Party Parade at Parque Warner Madrid on October 27.
An actor dressed as a zombie bride performs at Parque Warner Madrid during the Halloween season on October 27.
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Boats made from giant pumpkins glide down the Piscataquog River during the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Regatta in Goffstown, New Hampshire, on October 20.
A woman dressed as La Catrina, a Mexican figure symbolizing death, participates in the Zombie March in Mexico City on October 19. Her striking costume pays homage to the Day of the Dead.
A group of children poses for a photograph before joining the Newquay Zombie Crawl on October 26. Their spooky costumes are definitely Halloween appropriate.
Performers dressed in Halloween-themed costumes paraded through a shopping center in Shenyang, China, on October 26.
Dogs dressed in Halloween costumes, many matching their owners, took part in the Bentway Howl'oween Festival in Toronto, Canada, on October 26.
Surfers donned costumes and braved the foggy waters of Newport Beach, California, on October 26. The event is part of an annual tradition of surfing in costume on the last Saturday before Halloween.
A cat dressed in a surfer-inspired costume joins the fun at the Sunnyvale Pet Parade contest in Sunnyvale, California, on October 27.
People dressed as phantoms strike a pose for photos during the pumpkin festival at Parque Fundidora in Monterrey, Mexico, on October 25.
A young girl dressed as a character from 'It' poses during the Zombie March in Mexico City on October 19.
Two participants join the Newquay Zombie Crawl on October 26, in Newquay, Cornwall, England. This annual Halloween-themed event draws hundreds of revelers, all eager to take part in the spooky walk.
An actor dressed as a zombie cheerleader performs at Parque Warner Madrid during the Halloween season on October 27.
Ahead of the upcoming election, the president and his wife hosted a trick-or-treat event at the elaborately decorated White House on October 30. Inviting children from local schools and military families, President Joe Biden took up the annual tradition by handing out books and chocolates—and First Lady Jill Biden even dressed as a giant panda!
Normally it’s vampires who take people's blood at Halloween, but this year it was the staff at the National Blood Center in Bangkok, Thailand. Seeing an opportunity to increase donations, the Center organized a Halloween-themed blood drive and had staff dress up as zombie nuns and brides as they took some very brave patients' blood.
Poland is another place where Halloween celebrations are not encouraged. Most people celebrate All Saints’ Day instead, and the government has even tried to stop celebrations in schools. However, on October 30, the students at Gdansk University of Technology decided to let the government know exactly how they felt with these carved pumpkins on the school steps.
Despite the Chinese government cracking down on Halloween celebrations, crowds of people dressed as ghosts and zombie brides took to the streets of Shanghai on October 27 for Halloween Cosplay. Authorities officially banned decorations and costumes that could depict violence or display any type of political message, but this didn’t stop people from using the opportunity to make a statement with costumes including a light-up Jesus, Donald Trump in a communist scarf, and even an appearance from Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin.
Spooky season is upon us, and Halloween festivities are in full swing! From vibrant parades to exciting themed runs, communities around the globe are embracing the spirit of this haunting holiday. Cities like Mexico City and Tokyo host elaborate parades featuring creative costumes, while fun runs, such as the Monster Dash 5K in California, add a festive twist to fitness. Additionally, New York City's annual Halloween Dog Parade delights crowds with adorable pups dressed in imaginative costumes.
Curious? Click on to explore the diverse and exciting ways people are celebrating Halloween in 2024!
Halloween's here! Check out 2024 celebrations from around the world
Here's how people are celebrating Halloween in 2024
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Halloween is here and festivities are in full swing! From vibrant parades to exciting themed runs, communities around the globe are embracing the spirit of this haunting holiday. Cities like Mexico City and Tokyo host elaborate parades featuring creative costumes, while fun runs, such as the Monster Dash 5K in California, add a festive twist to fitness. Additionally, New York City's annual Halloween Dog Parade delights crowds with adorable pups dressed in imaginative costumes.
Curious? Click on to explore the diverse and exciting ways people are celebrating Halloween in 2024!