The Atlas Obscura Podcast · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Alton, Illinois, hosts one of the oldest Halloween parades in the United States, with its origins dating back to 1916. This long-standing tradition is part of the town's identity as a destination for those interested in the unusual and eerie.
“It's home to one of the oldest Halloween parades in the country, which started back in 1916.”
“Alton, Illinois has become a destination for fans of the eerie, creepy, and weird.”