Miss Foozie (as the Queen of Hearts) emceed the parade’s finish at the 7-11 parking lot (Roscoe and Halsted). This year included a new start time (6 p.m.) and a longer route (from Belmont to Addison). The event raised money for the community garden park. Some popular costumes were Where The Wild Things Are characters, Jon & Kate and Lady Gaga. Text by Jerry Nunn; photos by Nunn and Mel Ferrand
The Northalsted Halloween Costume Parade scared up its 13th year, featuring a “Mad Hatter’s Ball” theme.