2026 Schuylkill County Halloween Parade Schedule

Schuylkill County clearly loves Halloween and the haunts begin this weekend and run through the holiday at the end of the month.

Between Saturday and Oct. 28, there are 16 Halloween parades plus other events in communities across the county.

Below is a rundown of all the Halloween parades in Schuylkill County this year. Did we miss one? Let us know by emailing newscanary@gmail.com.

Here is what organizers have announced for each parade, in order.

Pine Grove

Pine Grove’s parade is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The Sons of the Legion will run a food stand in front of American Legion Post 374 starting at 5 p.m.

Tremont

Tremont’s parade starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Lineup runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and the judges’ stand will be at the Tremont Car Wash. The top three floats each win $500, with the prizes sponsored by EMH Contracting, Beer Mountain Distributor and Randazzo Pizza. To register, call Lew Moyer at 570-617-3112.

Auburn

Auburn’s parade starts at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, with a rain date of Tuesday, Oct. 20. Cash prizes will go to floats, the best decorated fire truck, the best band and more.

Andreas

Andreas steps off at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, with a rain date of 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The parade forms at 6 p.m. at the Andreas Sporting Club. The West Penn Lions, VFW Post 5069 and the Andreas Sporting Club sponsor it.

Registration for Andreas closed Oct. 7, and only preregistered entries can win cash and prizes. A representative of each entry must be at the sporting club when the parade ends to collect. Refreshments will be served to parade participants only. Gary Kistler, 484-264-5941, handles registration.

Saint Clair

Saint Clair’s parade also starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, with a rain date of Thursday, Oct. 22. Registration was held Oct. 12 and 13 at the Alert Fire Company, 34 S. Second St.

Ashland

The American Hose Co. hosts Ashland’s parade at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Sign-in opens at 1 p.m. at 21st and Walnut streets, and the parade follows Walnut Street to the firehouse at 639 Walnut St. Treats, goodie bags and prizes will be handed out there to parade participants. It’s free to take part, but registration is required.

Frackville

Frackville’s Children’s Halloween Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, and heads from Memorial Park to Borough Hall. Registration starts at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park. Prizes go to the best in several categories, and every child gets a hot dog, a drink and candy. If it rains, everything moves to the Borough Hall gym.

Ringtown

The Ringtown Valley Halloween Parade also starts at 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Lineup begins at 1:45 p.m. at the Jeld-Wen parking lot on Main Street, and the parade ends at the Ringtown fire house. There will be a costume contest, candy and prizes, and the parade is open to all ages and groups. The Tree of Life Shoppe and Ravens Nest Salt Room are hosting.

Nuremberg

The Twin County Lions Club’s annual Nuremberg parade steps off at 3 p.m. Oct. 25 from the township building in Nuremberg. The Hazleton Band will perform, and every child will get a bag of treats. The club has held the parade since 1954, and anyone can take part by dressing up.

Girardville

Girardville’s parade starts at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25. It runs from Sullivan Funeral Home down Main Street to Third Street, according to the borough council’s October agenda.

Minersville

Minersville closes out the Sunday lineup at 7 p.m. Oct. 25, with a rain date of Tuesday, Oct. 27. Entries form at 6:30 p.m. at Quandel’s lot. Floats can be no taller than 10 feet.

The Minersville route follows N. Fourth Street, turns left onto North Street, right onto N. Delaware Avenue, right onto Sunbury Street, right onto N. Fifth Street, right onto North Street and left onto N. Fourth Street, ending back at Quandel’s lot.

Minersville will award prizes to the top three floats and the top three individuals, plus a judge’s choice. Entry forms can be mailed to Minersville Borough, 2 E. Sunbury St., Minersville, PA 17954, or call 570-544-2149 to register.

Pottsville

Pottsville’s annual parade starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Entries stage at 12th and Market streets from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The Pottsville Lions Club, Rotary and Kiwanis sponsor the parade, with support from the Pottsville Business Association and Explore Schuylkill.

Throwing candy and political advertising are not allowed in the Pottsville parade. Afterward, kids in costume can pick up free candy at the Arch Street lot. Schools, groups, organizations, car clubs, floats and businesses can sign up by calling Charity Bender at 814-715-9299. Individuals don’t need to sign up in advance.

Schuylkill Haven

Schuylkill Haven’s parade starts promptly at 7 p.m. Oct. 27, heading down Main Street and ending at St. Charles Street. Entry is free. To sign up, email havenrec@schuylkillhaven.org, call 570-385-1313 or stop at the Schuylkill Haven Rec Center, 340 Haven St.

Tamaqua

Tamaqua’s parade also steps off at 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Prizes will go to the top three businesses and the top three organizations, plus a People’s Choice award. The deadline to register is Oct. 25.

Orwigsburg

The Orwigsburg Lions parade starts promptly at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, with a rain date of Thursday, Oct. 29. Lineup is at 5:30 p.m. on Margaret Avenue, and food trucks will be in the square starting at 3 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded, and all are welcome.

Groups in the Orwigsburg parade must register using the application on the borough’s website. Questions go to Mike Swenson at 570-617-6050 or mike1swenson@gmail.com.

Tower City

The Tower Porter Improvement Organization’s annual Tower City parade steps off at 7 p.m. Oct. 28, with a rain date of Thursday, Oct. 29. Costumes, floats and trucks are all welcome. Registration is online at tinyurl.com/24a6r26k.

The Tower City parade leaves from the Midway and goes up 10th Street, then turns right on Wiconisco Avenue to 12th Street. It follows 12th Street up to Grand Avenue (Route 209), heads down to Fourth Street, turns left on Wiconisco Avenue and finishes back at 10th Street.

Judging in Tower City will take place at 10th Street and Wiconisco Avenue. The Williams Valley Marching Band will sell Hungry Time food and boba drinks on that corner.

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