Halloween Parade in Ashland, Oregon: So Many Costumes, So Much Fun

Vincent Van Gogh, his head bandaged, was spotted at the Halloween parade in Ashland Oregon | Photo by Jennifer Margulis

Vincent Van Gogh, his head bandaged where his ear used to be, carrying an easel, was spotted at the Halloween parade in Ashland Oregon

The Halloween parade in Ashland was epic this year.

I’ve always loved Halloween. Growing up we always made our own Halloween costumes. My mom loved Halloween and was happy to brainstorm ideas and help us paint our faces. I loved staying out late trick-or-treating with my friends and sorting our huge candy hauls.

Eating the candy wasn’t nearly as interesting as comparing what each of us was given.

This was our first Halloween parade without the older kids at home. They don’t stay little for long. We’ve got two in college now, and our teen was on a road trip.

But, still, we had an amazing time at the Halloween parade.

Some people find it overwhelming since it’s always so crowded and well attended. The key is to walk to the parade since you won’t find parking anywhere close by. Besides, it’s lovely to walk in town when the streets are cleared of cars.

Whenever I’m counting blessing, I feel blessed to live in such a creative, dynamic, and interesting small town.

Where else can you find world-class theater, an artists’ collective, a small university that caters to first-generation college students, and absolutely breathtaking natural beauty? All this, and it has an epic Halloween parade.

Here are a few photos from the Halloween parade in Ashland Oregon 2020.

Here we are: A zoo (me), MultiMan or a clueless tourist (take your pick) and my daughter, who decided to be dead for Halloween (she was killed by zombies)