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Halloween has not been cancelled in Dunellen. Its traditions are merely being adapted to the current global health crisis. Below is information on the various activities going on. DUNELLEN:
HALLOWEEN PET COSTUME CONTEST: The Dunellen Public Library is sponsoring an online pet costume contest. Tag the Dunellen Public Library on a photo of your pet in a costume you post on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Kathy’s Top Dog Salon. Continue Reading →
The Dunellen Halloween Parade will have a different route this year. For decades, the parade snaked through downtown and ended in Washington Park. However, this year, the event which is in its seventieth year, will instead be starting in Washington Park with registration starting at noon on Sunday, October 28. In order to participate in the costume contest, residents must register prior to the start of the parade. At 1 p.m., revelers will march down Washington Avenue to Columbia Park where the parade will loop one time around the track. Continue Reading →
There are several Halloween activities happening in Dunellen this weekend. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
CHILDREN
The Dunellen PBA #146 & Dunellen Fire Department’s 5th Annual Trunk or Treat will be held Friday, October 28 at the Dunellen Fire House from 5-7pm. ADULTS
Avellino’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar will host its Halloween Party on Friday, October 28 starting at 7pm. The event features a costume contest and live music from members of the band Sloppy Joe. Those in costume are eligible for drink specials and giveaways. Continue Reading →
The Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage will be holding free Halloween-themed programs at East Jersey Old Town Village at 1050 River Road in Piscataway. Children between the ages of 5 and 9 can make two different Halloween-themed crafts on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 at 7pm. The first is a spooky and fun ghost foam door hanger. The second craft is a Halloween lantern window sign. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The vollage will aso be host to storytellers. Continue Reading →
The 66th Annual Halloween Parade was held on Sunday, October 25. After over six decades, there have been a few changes: the parade is no longer held on Halloween night, silver dollars aren’t given out to participants, and this year instead of walking past through the downtown, the parade had a new path. As Grand Marshall, Faber School’s new principal Gary Lubisco led the parade from Lincoln Avenue to Front Street to Washington Avenue to Dunellen Avenue. He was escorted by the Dunellen High School band, Mayor Bob Seader, members of the Dunellen Recreation Commission, and numerous costume contest entrants. Police, fire, and rescue squad vehicles flanked the ends of the parade, protecting participants. Continue Reading →
The 65th Annual Halloween Parade was held on Sunday, October 26, 2014. This year’s Grand Marshall was Clem Santy who was Dunellen’s recreation director for 52 years. Judging took place in Washington Park. All participants received a ribbon from Mayor Bob Seader and pretzels from Santy. Winners included a family rock band, a weatherman, and a dog dressed as a turtle. Continue Reading →
Who did it? Join the American Legion Post 119 for the annual Halloween Murder Mystery Saturday, October 30th at 8pm. $50 per person includes a gourmet buffet, beer, wine and soda. Costumes are optional. Murder mystery performed by professional actors. Continue Reading →
One of NJ’s oldest Halloween parades
Saturday, October 26, 2013
$100.00 Awarded to BEST in Parade! MUST REGISTER FOR COSTUME CONTEST
Start Location: St. John’s the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
Costume Registration: 12:00 pm
Parade Starts at 1:00pm
Parade Route:
St. Johns School, Down Lincoln Avenue, Left Onto North Avenue,
Left onto Washington Avenue, Right onto Dunellen Avenue, Left onto Park Place and ends at the Gazebo in Washington Park. For more information call the Recreation Office for details at
732 – 752 -2466 ext. Continue Reading →