Roosevelt Island Main Street Halloween Parade Saturday October 29 Starts At Noon In Front Of Blackwell House Rain Or Shine - Halloween Safety Day Today 5 PM At Public Library

Image From Roosevelt Island Youth Program

The Roosevelt Island Main Street Halloween Parade takes place tomorrow, rain or shine, starting at noon in front of Blackwell House and will continue up to Capobianco Field. In addition to the creative costumes, there will be fun activities for all including free food, games and rides. There will also be a live performance by Shine and the Moonbeams.

In the event of rain, post parade activities will take place in PS/IS 217.

The Parade is always a fun time. Come on out in your costumes, take a walk down Main Street and you will have a good time.

Here's what the 2010 Roosevelt Island Halloween Parade looked like

You Tube Video of 2010 Roosevelt Island Halloween Parade

and more pictures from last year's parade here.

The Parade is sponsored by the Roosevelt Island Youth Program, NYC Development of Youth and Community Development, Urban American, RIOC, Island House, Rivercross, Westview and the Roosevelt Island Seniors Association.

Later today, Friday, October 28, the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department is conducting a Halloween Safety Day at the Public Library from 5 - 6 PM.

Image From RIOC

UPDATE 10/29 11:35 - Despite the weather today, the Halloween Festivities will still go on. The Parade may take place on the sidewalk and the rest of the action will take place inside PS/IS 217.