Multiple Halloween Parades Prompt Street Closures, Traffic Detours in NYC, Alton, Mays Landing

Halloween parades are taking place across various locations including Alton, New York City, and Mays Landing, drawing large crowds and necessitating significant street closures and traffic management for safety. The Alton Halloween Parade starts at 7:00 PM, moving along Broadway with local police emphasizing safety and road closures. New York City's Village Halloween Parade, themed as a "Halloween feast," begins at 7 PM on Sixth Avenue, featuring giant puppets, music, and art, with street closures and a recommendation against driving due to crowds. Despite severe weather forecasts, the NYC parade will proceed rain or shine, inviting participants in costume to join for free. Mays Landing's parade starts at 6:30 PM with key road closures implemented by local police to manage traffic and ensure safety, urging attendees to plan ahead or carpool. These events highlight community celebration and underscore the logistical efforts required to accommodate festive gatherings amid large public attendance and weather considerations.