Princesses, Superheroes And More: Great Turn-Out For Friends Of Carroll Park Halloween Parade

I cannot think of a cuter event in Carroll Gardens than the yearly Carroll Park Halloween Parade. Lots of little princesses, witches, superheroes, mummies, mad scientists, lions, at least one penguin, and other cute creatures assembled on Saturday at noon  to walk along several blocks in Carroll Gardens.
Not only where the kids able to show off their costumes, they were also treated to candy by Assemblywoman Joan Millman.

After the parade, Friends of Carroll Park volunteers, who organized the event,  served snacks to the kids.

I hope you caught the parade.

Below is an extended slideshow of all the photos I took yesterday.

As Always, Carroll Park Halloween Parade Was Great Fun

I am currently out of town, so I missed the yearly Kids Halloween Parade in Carroll Park yesterday. Too bad.   I love seeing all the little princesses, superheroes and ghouls parading around the park and the neighborhood.  It must have been lots of fun judging by the photos sent to me by Gary Dolan, president of Friends Of Carroll Park
Gary reports:

There were over 300 participants. Weather was great, mostly cloudy but warm and no wind. Kathleen Henderson led the parade. We had an auxiliary police escort with a vehicle front and back. The parade headed out of the park on President near Smith, went west on President to Henry, to First, to Smith, and back to the park. Residents along the route were delighted, some surprised, some waiting for it. We had a drummer and Kathleen handed out 200 noisemakers. There were several large puppets that Pearl lent to us. We played Halloween music and served refreshments afterward -- water, apple juice, milk and cookies and pastries and apple slices. Local politicos handed out candy. We assembled in the park at 11:30, headed out at noon and wrapped up the post-parade refreshments about 1:45.

Hope all the little Carroll Gardeners got to participate.
Thanks to all the Friends of Carroll Park for organizing the event and thank you also to Smith Canteen on Smith Street for sponsoring the fun

Halloween Kids Parade And Karaoke In Carroll Park

Friends Of Carroll Park is celebrating Halloween in a big way this Saturday with the annual kids parade followed by a karaoke party at night.

Below are the details from the group: 

Last year's parade turnout was amazing, and we'd love to see you all again this year! Gather at 11:30 in front of the Robert Acito Park House, and at noon our Carroll Park 'den mother' Kathleen Henderson will lead you and your little monsters throughout the neighborhood, then back to the park for refreshments, socializing, and photo ops. We'll also have free noisemakers for the first 200 costumed kids, so step out and have fun showing off those costumes!

"Our karaoke party got canceled last year because of snow, but the forecast calls for balmy climes on Saturday evening, so come on down to party with friends and neighbors while singing some of your favorites! Lion's Roar Karaoke will have their 10,000 song catalog, and we'll have hot cider and delicious snacks, so come warble the night away! Suggested donation of $1/song to benefit Friends of Carroll Park. Costumes encouraged, but not required."


MORE CARROLL PARK EVENTS TO COME BEFORE YEAR'S END!
Stay tuned for full details on the following:

Sat. November 17, 10am - 4pm
City Harvest "Feed The Kids" Food Drive

Sun. November 18, 10am - 4pm
City Harvest "Feed The Kids" Food Drive

Thur. December 6, Fri. December 7; Sat. December 8
Smith Street Stage  presents "A Christmas Carol"
(live radio play - ticketed event)

Fri. December 7, 6pm
Tree Lighting and Holiday Party
(sponsored by Court Street Merchants Association)

Fri. December 14, Sat. December 15; Sun. December 16
Smith Street Stage presents "A Christmas Carol"
(live radio play - ticketed event)

Sat. December 15, 10am - 4pm
City Harvest "Feed The Kids" Food Drive

Sun. December 16, 10am - 4pm
City Harvest "Feed The Kids" Food Drive