The Halloween Capital Of The World Is Right Here In Minnesota And You'll Want To Visit
By Betsy Rathburn|Published October 05, 2017
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
Now that October is officially here, the hunt for the perfect costumes, spooky decor, and sweet treats begins! While Halloween has existed in some form for centuries, most of our current traditions to one city in Minnesota. Not far from the Twin Cities, Anoka has been celebrating Halloween in style since 1920. Today, nearly 100 years later, Anoka continues to live up to its legacy as the Halloween Capital of the World. Read on to learn about all of Anoka’s Halloween festivities!
Way back in 1920, almost a century ago, Anoka held one of the first Halloween parades in the United States.
The community came together to host a big Halloween celebration. That celebration became a tradition that Anoka has held nearly every year since. It is now known as the Halloween Capital of the World.
The Anoka County Historical Society hosts Museum Night, where you can stop in to see decades-old Anoka Halloween memorabilia and other interesting displays.
A Haunted House hosted by the Anoka Knights of Columbus makes for a fun weeknight activity. It costs $10 for adults to experience this spooky spectacle.
All of these events lead up to the cherry on top of Anoka's Halloween celebration: parade day. A carnival, 5K race, and more lead up to the start of the parade.
All in all, Anoka Halloween is a fantastic 100-year-old tradition that Minnesota is lucky to have. Click here to find out how to experience the festivities for yourself.
