

Ultimate Halloween Fest (October 29–30, 2022) After the parade, visitors can stroll through craft booths, food vendors and listen to live music. The parade features floats, colorful decorations, music bands, and funny characters marching through the Highlands. The parade usually starts on Baxter Avenue and continues to Bardstown Road, in the heart of the Highlands neighborhood, the epicenter of Louisville's nightlife as well as bar and restaurant scene. Louisville Halloween Parade is the largest fall celebration in the city, which attracts over 45,000 attendees. Louisville Halloween Parade (October 29–30, 2022) The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular also includes entertainment for the whole family and themed scenes with music. Held in Iroquois Park, this fall light extravaganza features 5,000 carved pumpkins, illuminated right after dusk and will glow till midnight. The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is one of the best annual light displays in Louisville and is suitable for all ages. Louisville Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular (October 4–31, 2022) What started as a friendly competition between neighbors has grown into a popular attraction, which draws crowds of children and adults.

Since the 1980s, Hillcrest Avenue residents have been very serious about their Halloween décor.

Halloween decorations in this residential area attract visitors from all over Louisville. One of the best areas in the city to get into the Halloween spirit is the Hillcrest neighborhood.
