The best places to celebrate Halloween in the US

Salem, Massachusetts: Famous for its witch trials, Salem honors Halloween. For a month, the city conducts "Haunted Happenings"

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New Orleans: Halloween celebrations are enhanced by the city's Creole and French customs.

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NYC: The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade is noted for its elaborate costumes, enormous puppets, and thousands of participants.

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Anoka, Minnesota, the "Halloween Capital of the World," hosts a big Halloween parade and family-friendly festivities every October.

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Key West, Florida: Fantasy Fest, celebrated in late October, features costume contests, street festivals, and a vibrant procession.

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Halloween festivities in LA are both scary and elegant. One of the major Halloween street celebrations is West Hollywood's Carnaval.

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Known as the Headless Horseman's home, Sleepy Hollow offers spooky hayrides, live shows, and light tours of the graveyard.

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San Francisco, California: Horror houses, ghost tours, and a Halloween ball are held in the city.

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Chicago, Illinois: The Midwest's largest Halloween parade, Chicago's Northalsted,

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Las Vegas, Nevada: The Strip's hotels and casinos host lavish Halloween parties, costume contests, and special events.

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