North Halsted Halloween Costume Parade

c/o Special Events Management
1960 N. Clybourn | Chicago, IL 60614 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                        
September 27, 2007
Media contact: Fred Newton, 773.868.3010, x252

Dragons in the Spotlight on Oct. 31

"Fire Breathin' " the Theme of 11^th Annual

Northalsted Halloween Parade

Costume contest for kids, pets, adults and groups.

 CHICAGO—September 27, 2007— The  dragon—feared and celebrated in books, song and on the silver screen --will take center stage with "Fire Breathin'" as the theme of this year's Northalsted Halloween Costume Parade.

Thousands are expected to either participate in or view the parade which has quickly grown to become one of the Chicago area's must-attend Halloween events. The parade draws a broad mix of area residents including children and families.

Presented by Triangle Neighbors Association, a branch of the Lake View Citizens' Council, in conjunction with merchants from the Northalsted Area Merchants Association, the iconic annual parade is always guaranteed to be one of  the city's  most outrageous and imaginative Halloween celebrations.

The 11^th annual event—held on one of Chicago's most eclectic streets—will step off at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, October 31, 2007 from Belmont (3200N) and Halsted (800W).  (The parade route is north on Halsted to Cornelia before returning south to a main stage at Halsted and Roscoe.)

There will be over $5,000 in costume contest cash and prizes, including airline tickets for two. There will also be post-parade musical entertainment.

Winners of the costume contest for kids and pets will be announced immediately after the parade. Adult and group costume contest winners will be announced on the main stage at the end of the parade.

Free registration for the costume contest for children, pets, adults and groups begins at 5:30 p.m. at Spin, 800 W. Belmont.

Sponsorship proceeds and donations from the parade support the construction of Space Park near Halsted and Roscoe.  To date, the community has raised over $1.2 Million for the new community, garden park expected to open in 2008.

For more information call 773.868.3010 or visit www.chicagoevents.com.

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