Thank You All
Thanks to the many participants, volunteers, sponsors, police, fire police, fire companies and the Borough of Collegeville who made the 2026 Collegeville Halloween Parade a fun, safe and amazing community event. Thank you all!
Photos — lots of them — from the 2026 event, courtesy of Ted Hodges.
Halloween Festival
- When: Wednesday Oct. 28, 4 to 6 p.m. before the parade
- Where: Collegeville Community Park at the corner of Park Ave. and West Third Ave. (map it)
- What: Music from Kids’ DJ Scott McGowan, a giant pumpkin bounce house, an inflatable 40 ft. rock climb and obstacle course, an old fashioned carnival with prizes operated by the Verge Church community, and business tables with wonderful giveaways, including pumpkin carving while pumpkins last at the Pop Up Play table.
- Food: Parkhurst Dining will be selling hot dogs, corn dogs, chips, cheese pepperoni & cracker boxes, caramel apples, popcorn, Philly soft pretzels, cookies, soda and water. Proceeds support the work of the nurses and doctors at CHOP. The Social Stable will be selling Halloween-themed drinks from an adorable vintage horse trailer.
Join us for an afternoon of kids’ fun at Community Park! Feel free to come in your Halloween costume or not, whatever you are most comfortable in.
The Collegeville Halloween Parade
- When: Wednesday, Oct. 28– 6 p.m. costume judging, 6:30 p.m. parade start
- Where: The parade leaves from Schrader’s Service Station (map it).
- Restrooms: Will be open in Schrader’s Service Station and Warren Lodge at 452 East Main St. (directly across the street)
- Snacks and toys along the parade route: Parkhurst Dining will be selling popcorn, chips, caramel apples, cookies, pretzels, hot chocolate, soda, water, and a small amount of light up items. Ric Ravier will be selling glow-in-the-dark items and other kid fun products.
- Haunted House: Mint Hair Salon has again created a haunted house at 323 E. Main St. (behind the judges stage).
This perennial Collegeville favorite features creative costumes, festive floats, bands, community groups and local organizations. Local businesses will be open for treat-or-treating. The parade travels down Collegeville’s Main St. to W. Third Ave., turns right, and ends at the Collegeville Station parking lot for the parade afterparty with food, drinks and entertainment.
Enter to be in the Parade!
Area residents, businesses and organizations are all invited to be part of the parade this year; there is no charge to enter. Just come in your spookiest best! We are still working out all the categories, but this year we will have prizes for kids’ costumes by age, an owner and pet contest, an adult costume contest, best-dressed family and group contests, and best decorated/spookiest vehicle contests and best themed float contests.
To sign up for the parade, just fill out the form below.
End of Parade Halloween Party
- When: Wednesday, Oct. 28 about 7:15 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Collegeville Station Parking Lot, 50 W. Third Ave. (map it)
Live performances by the Dance and Music Depots, food and drink provided by Troubles End Brewing, Bonjung Korean BBQ, La Familia Mexican Food Truck, and DonutNV Pottstown, along with giveaways from local businesses.
Enter The Collegeville Halloween Parade (sign up form)
Area residents, businesses and organizations are all invited to be part of the parade this year; there is no charge to enter. Just come in your spookiest best! We are still working out all the categories, but this year we will have prizes for kids’ costumes by age, an owner and pet contest, an adult costume contest, best-dressed family and group contests, and best decorated/spookiest vehicle contests and best themed float contests.
Thanks to Our Business Sponsors!
Our heartfelt appreciation to the many caring businesses listed below who have come forward to help with our Halloween events and defray our costs. They literally made our Halloween Festival and Parade possible! Thank you.
$500 Premier Gold Sponsors
- Trans-Fleet Concrete,
- Main Street Dental Center,
- TR Insurance,
- The Control Studio
- Kitchen and Canvas (opening in November in the Redner’s Shopping Center), and
- Berks Oral Surgery (5 locations)
$300 Silver Sponsors
- Columbia Cottage,
- Edward Jones Collegeville,
- Merck, Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union,
- Community Music School,
- Magic Memories Pre-School and Child Care Center,
- Menninger & Associates Financial Planning,
- Brand Alchemy
- The Collegeville Diner,
- Verge Church, and
- Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust.
$100 Bronze Sponsors
- Coeo Therapy,
- Dr. David McSurdy and Staff,
- Pop Up Play,
- Action Karate Royersford-Collegeville,
- Main Street Chiropractic,
- Parkhurst Dining,
- Bonaventure Realty Group,
- Jack Nolan Towing and Auto Repair,
- Truist Bank, and
- Red Bridge Montessori House.
For more information on Business Sponsorships, the Parade, Pre-Parade Halloween Festival, and After Party, contact Cathy Kernen, [email protected] or call 610 409 0370.
