Lakefront Trail Maintenance Alert: Over the next several months, repairs will be made throughout the trail, one section at a time. Work will start on the south end and move north. Signage will be placed ahead of the construction site. Please be alert and safe, and avoid these active construction work zones. Learn more: Lakefront Trail Maintenance. Posted 9/15/26
Oct 31, 2026
Upside Down Halloween Parade at Washington
Date and Time:
Oct 31, 2026
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Event Fee
$0.00
Age Range
All Ages
Categories:
Holidays , Night Out in the Parks , Halloween 
Description
Join us for the 7th Annual Upside Down Parade. The Upside Down Parade is an event in collaboration with the Mayor’s office under the My Chi, My Future initiative.
This year the Upside Down Parade will be held at Washington Park (Russell Drive) on October 31st from 12 pm to 2 pm. This parade invites participants to walk down Russell Drive while djs, dancers, jugglers and other performers and entertainers interact with the walking spectating crowd. Spectators will receive goodies throughout the parade and a bag filled with surprises at the end of the parade (while supplies last).
Presented by LUMA8 and the City of Chicago and sponsored by Amazon and Ferrara.
For more information, please visit: https://chicagofallfest.org/
This event will be held near the Washington Park Refectory - 5531 S. Russell Drive