Halloween, often considered a night of spookiness, takes on a new meaning in Chicago as it is celebrated as the "artists' holiday." This event draws together participants from major cultural ...

In its 10th year, Arts in the Dark, an evening parade, celebrates Halloween as the “artist’s holiday,” bringing Chicago cultural organizations, youth programs, and artists together. A group called ...

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LUMA8 and the City of Chicago will present the 11th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. along iconic State Street, beginning at Randolph Street. The ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade took over the Loop on Saturday night. Now in its 10th year, the event is a highlight for tens of thousands of people packing the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Around 50,000 people attended the Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade on Saturday. "We're very big fans of Halloween," one parade attendee said. "It's so fun!" Around 4,000 people ...

Welcome to the dark side of Halloween, where crust and decay, moody hues, and collections of curiosities make unexpectedly chic party decor. The look is built around idealized details associated with ...

The 11th annual "Arts in the Dark" Halloween parade returns to the Loop on Saturday night. The family-friendly parade will feature floats, puppets, and performances. The parade steps off on Randolph ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO – State Street transformed into a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. This weekend, head to state street for a ...