45th Annual Halloween Galena Parade

25oct6:30 pm8:00 pm45th Annual Halloween Galena Parade2025 Galena Halloween Parade6:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Event Details

The 45th Annual Galena Area Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, October 25th on Main Street in downtown Galena, Illinois at 6:30 PM.
Shuttle service for the Galena Area Chamber of Commerce will be available. Cost TBD.

Shuttle Times from the Walmart Parking Lot
3:00 PM-Shuttle Begins
5:30 PM -Last Shuttle prior to Parade
After Parade-Shuttle Resumes until 9:15 PM

PARADE INFORMATION
3:00 PM-All vehicles off Main Street, City of Galena Parking Lot will be closed with no public parking. Handicapped parking will be available with city approval at the South Main Street/Gazette parking lot. Call to reserve your spot. Phone: 815-7771050.
3:00 PM-6:00 PM-Parade entries Registration
3:30 PM-Shuttle begins at Walmart; $5.00 per person for ages 6 and above. Overflow parking will be available at Tractor Supply and Medical Associates.
5:00 PM – University of Wisconsin-Platteville performance at Grant Park
6:00 PM-Streets Closed
6:15 PM – Donations for Parade Float
6:15 PM – Chad Wienen, Eight-time ATV/Quadcross Series Champion
6:30 PM- 5th Annual Galena Halloween Parade Begins

After Parade- Shuttles back to Walmart resume until 9:15 PM.

Safety is our highest regard, so the following safety guards have been established: 

  1. Personal Drones will not be allowed over the Parade route
  2. Alcohol will not be permitted if you are taking part in the Parade
  3. Rooftop building viewing of the parade will not be allowed
  4. The last Shuttle will leave Walmart’s Parking Lot at 5:30 PM. Main Street will be closed at 6:00 PM.
  5. Cars on the Main Street need to be removed by 3:00 PM
  6. Candy can be handed out but not thrown.
  7. Replace your glass containers with something that is not breakable on the Parade route.
  8. No profanity or disrespect of any kind will be tolerated. This is a family friendly event.
  9. No firearms, real or fake, will be allowed on the parade route.
  10. Only small folding chairs will be allowed on buses.

If you have any questions please call the Chamber office at 877-434-5114 or email Director@galenachamber.com.

Time

October 25, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)