Spooky Coffin Races, Parade All Part Of Riverhead Halloween Fest Fun
RIVERHEAD, NY — Downtown Riverhead is set for the spookiest time of year: Halloween Fest, hosted by the Riverhead Business Improvement District, will take place Saturday, October 19, with day and night activities, restaurant and brewery specials, contests and entertainment for ghouls and goblins of all ages. A rain date has been set for October 26.The festivities kicked off with a Main Street lamppost decorating contest; public votes are being collected via QR code through October 31 and the winning post will receive a $250 cash prize from the Riverhead BID. In honor of Veteran's Day, Hometown Hero banners will remain on alternating lamp posts; the BID displays corn stalks and pink and orange decor to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. New for 2024, the popular and frightful coffin race will take place on Main Street this year. DJ entertainment and a family fun play zone with hay stacks and photo opportunities will return to Town Square — and three East End Arts bands will perform on Main Street. Here's a schedule of events for Saturday:2 p.m.: Halloween Fest begins with crowds lining Main Street to cheer on Ghoulies (5-12 years) and Zombies (12+) as their teams of five race custom-made "coffins" to win prizes. Racers compete in multiple heats and the winning team of each age group will receive a $500 cash prize. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Trick-or-Treat along Main Street from Griffing Hardware (west) to Jerry And The Mermaid (east). Businesses and community members hand out free candy. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Festival goers can dine at local restaurants while parade participants check-in and line up on Griffing Avenue.6 p.m.: Goblin Parade on Main Street. Performances by local groups (Peconic Ballet Theater performs "Thriller"), floats and entertainment begin at Griffing Avenue, head east, ending on the Peconic Riverfront at Town Square. OOnline voting for people’s choice takes place October 20 to 30, or (27 to31, if there is a rain date. 1st Place wins $300, 2nd Place takes home $200, an 3rd Place wins $100. "Halloween Fest is Riverhead’s most engaging event, it’s wonderful to see people of all ages, abilities, and cultures smiling on Main Street," Kristy Verity, executive director, Downtown Riverhead Business Improvement District, said. "Last year, the parade saw its biggest crowd to date and the people's choice contest for lamp post decor and parade floats were a hit. We’re excited to bring the coffin race to Main Street and have all the festivities in one zone; this move will also allow downtown businesses to watch the Zombies and Ghoulies compete. Halloween Fest evolves year after year and is my favorite BID event, thanks to the Riverhead community and our visitors."For a full schedule of events and information, click here.The article Spooky Coffin Races, Parade All Part Of Riverhead Halloween Fest Fun appeared first on Riverhead, NY Patch.
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