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Anoka – Halloween Capital of the World

Published September 28, 2020 | Updated May 3, 2022 | by Laura | 2 Comments

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Minnesota – the state in which you can find a parade in all seasons. Winter, spring, summer, and yes, even for Halloween! Anoka, The Halloween Capital has a lot of events this time of year. Anoka Halloween events start October 1st, but most of the big draw events happen from October 17th through 31st.

One of the more popular and well known events is the Grande Day Parade. This year it’s taking place on Halloween, but it will be a drive-by event in which they’ll have various sites for you to see from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle.

Take a look at the website for Anoka Halloween and see what events you’ll want to check out! There’s a coloring contest, movie nights, medallion and scavenger hunts, costume and pumpkin carving contests, and lots more.

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  1. Rachel Beltz says

    October 23, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Ahh! I love Halloween! I didn’t know there was a Halloween capital of the world though! Maybe I need to move there!

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    • Erik Skogquist says

      October 19, 2019 at 10:25 am

      Yes you should, you are welcome and wouldn’t be the first one!

      Reply
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