The 72nd annual Boyertown Halloween Parade took place on October 18, 2025, attracting a significant crowd to the town of Boyertown, Pennsylvania. Organized by the Boyertown Area Historical Society, this long-standing event has been a community staple since its inception in 1912. This year’s parade featured a vibrant array of floats and costumed participants from local businesses, groups, and organizations.
“This was a great year. We even added the Get’z Steam Calliope to end the parade,” said Adriane Zapien, chairperson of the Boyertown Halloween Parade. The addition of the steam calliope provided a festive and nostalgic note, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the event.
The parade included various competitive categories, with cash prizes awarded to top entries. In the Best Float category, the winners were as follows:
– 1st place: H&K Group – Titanic
– 2nd place: Eddinger Propane – Pumpkin Spice
– 3rd place: First Response Contracting – Nightmare Before Christmas
The Best Group Performance award was claimed by Studios on Main for their impressive representation of Avatar, while other entries included Impact Twirlers and Boyertown Optimist Cheer.
Additionally, Laurie Bossler received the top prize in the Most Creative Costume or Theme category with her Boyertown Granny Club entry. The runners-up were:
– 2nd place: The Miller Family – The Last of Us
– 3rd place: Dominic Danielle – Spooky Kids
The Best Marching Unit award went to the Boyertown Area Senior High Marching Unit, followed closely by the Boyertown Legionettes and Boyertown Middle School East and West.
Sacks and Sons were recognized for their float, The Great Pumpkin, winning the Best Represented Business or Organization award. Once and Done and T’s Trimming took the second and third spots, respectively.
Zapien expressed gratitude towards the community, stating, “Congratulations and thank you again so much for coming together as a community, putting smiles on everyone’s face. The participants are the heartbeat of the parade. The creativity amazes our team.”
As the festivities concluded, the Get’z Steam Calliope provided a fitting end to a day filled with community spirit and creativity.
Looking ahead, the next Boyertown Halloween Parade is scheduled for October 17, 2026. For more information, residents and fans can visit the parade’s official Facebook page.
