7 Best Destinations To Celebrate Halloween

20 September
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Halloween falls on 31 October every year and this is the day where people from all over the world dress up in spooky outfits, and go around knocking on neighbours’ doors for trick-or-treat. Having said that, Halloween traditions do vary across the world and it is usually the Western cities that go all out to celebrate this festival.

From Transylvania, Romania to New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, here is our guide to the 7 Best Destinations To Celebrate Halloween.

santa-monica-blvd-halloweenSource: Places To See In Your Lifetime

#1 HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, USA

Santa Monica Blvd is holding one of the biggest Halloween carnivals and all partygoers will not want to miss out. The best part is – entrance is free of charge.

Held from 6pm – 11pm, there will be endless entertainment, food vendors and whatnot. Universal Studios in Hollywood will also be transformed into a spooky hair-raising wonderland.

ireland-halloweenSource: Vibrant Ireland

#2 IRELAND

Halloween actually originated from Ireland – which explains why the European country remains rightfully one of the best countries in the world to celebrate it.

Pay Derry a visit and join in the nine-day long celebrations at Banks of the Foyle Halloween Festival. Look forward to ghost tours, horror movies and haunted houses etc.

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#3 LONDON, ENGLAND

If you love a good scare, drop by the Dungeon for an unforgettable Halloween night. You will be traversing a thousand years back into London’s dark past through a series of interactive shows and underground rides.

mexico-day-of-the-deadSource: Davina Plus Daniel

#4 MEXICO
Over at Mexico, Halloween is known as Day of the Dead and it is customary for Mexicans to celebrate this festival for three days. They believe that the dead will return to the mortal world during this period and it is interesting to note that each Mexican city celebrates this occasion differently.

Head over to Oaxaca – its main square is transformed into a massive party that last all day long.

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#5 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, USA

New Orleans is undisputedly the most haunted city in America – which all the more makes it one of the top destinations in the world to celebrate Halloween.

Make your way to Frenchmen Street, where a bustling Halloween street part awaits. Aplenty haunted houses and even the zoo will too be partaking in this Halloween occasion.

nyc-halloween-village-paradeSource: NY Daily News

#6 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA

New York City’s 43rd Village Halloween Parade is nothing short of spectacular but do note that only those dressed up are allowed to join the awesome parade. The two-hour event features hundreds of giant puppets, bands of different genre, dancers and artists from all walks of life.

bran-castleSource: Bran Castle

#7 TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA

The historic Bran Castle in Transylvania was once home to Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia. The medieval-style style fortress is open to public who wish to learn about the hauntingly brutal stories and visitors can embark on specially curated Halloween-themed tours, which include live shows, Romanian cuisine and more.

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