French Quarter hosts Krewe of BOO parade on 24 October

The French Quarter hosts the Krewe of BOO Halloween parade in New Orleans on 24 October 2026. The public procession brings Halloween-themed floats and marching groups through the historic district before continuing towards the Warehouse District.

The parade is the latest fixed-date event to give travellers a clear reason to include the district in an October visit. Its route links the French Quarter’s familiar streets with the city’s wider parade tradition.

Krewe of BOO rolls through the French Quarter on 24 October

The Krewe of BOO parade rolls at 6.30pm on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The organisers list Elysian Fields Avenue as the assembly point, followed by North Peters Street, Decatur Street, Canal Street, Burgundy Street and the route towards Andrew Higgins Drive.

The procession begins outside the French Quarter, enters the district along North Peters Street and continues down Decatur Street past Jackson Square. The official Halloween parade programme describes the event as free and open to the public.

According to New Orleans fall events coverage, the parade features elaborate floats inspired by classic Halloween creatures. Throws include candy, beads, pins, toys and other collectibles.

Jackson Square and Decatur Street frame the route

The French Quarter section is concentrated around streets that define the visitor experience of the district. North Peters leads the procession into the area, while Decatur carries it past Jackson Square before the route reaches Canal Street.

That path connects the parade with several recognisable parts of central New Orleans rather than placing it inside a single venue. The route then turns at Burgundy Street and continues towards Tchoupitoulas Street and Andrew Higgins Drive.

The event’s Halloween theme also reflects the district’s role as a setting for public celebrations, street processions and live cultural programming. For visitors, the combination of a fixed evening start and a published route makes the effect on the visit more concrete than a general seasonal listing.

What the 24 October parade means for the district

The Krewe of BOO procession temporarily changes how visitors experience the French Quarter on 24 October 2026. The principal attraction is the moving parade itself, so travellers can follow the route through the district instead of visiting a single enclosed event space.

Jackson Square is one of the route’s named reference points, while Decatur Street forms another central viewing stretch. The organisers’ route continues beyond the district, making the French Quarter one part of a longer city procession.

Visiting French Quarter: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Krewe of BOO parade takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, and rolls at 6.30pm from Elysian Fields Avenue.
• The parade is free and open to the public, and passes through the French Quarter before continuing towards the Warehouse District.
• The published route runs via North Peters Street, Decatur Street past Jackson Square, Canal Street, Burgundy Street, Tchoupitoulas Street and Andrew Higgins Drive.
• The event is outdoors and follows public streets, so the practical visit involves moving with or finding a place along the parade route rather than entering a single venue.

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Frequently asked questions about French Quarter

When does the Krewe of BOO parade take place at French Quarter?

The parade takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, and rolls at 6.30pm.

Where is French Quarter and how do you get there?

French Quarter is in central New Orleans. The parade route includes North Peters Street, Decatur Street, Canal Street and Jackson Square.

What is French Quarter?

French Quarter is the historic district through which the Krewe of BOO parade passes on 24 October 2026 before continuing towards the Warehouse District.