Halloween Carnaval
West Hollywood loves Halloween, and the iconic West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval is back for 2025! Recognized as one of the largest and most unique Halloween events in the world, this one-of-a-kind street festival transforms Santa Monica Boulevard into a mile-long celebration of costumes, creativity, music and community.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval 2025: What You Need to Know
The Halloween Carnaval is free to attend and will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025, 6-11 p.m., on Santa Monica Boulevard/Historic Route 66 between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Boulevard.
In the heart of West Hollywood’s Rainbow District, the Halloween Carnaval will feature a stage at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and N. San Vicente Boulevard with a live DJ, food trucks and thousands of wildly dressed Halloween revelers for an only-in-West Hollywood experience.
There will also be Halloween celebrations at bars, restaurants, entertainment venues and hotels throughout the city!
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Share Your #wehohalloween
Carnaval-goers are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit and show off their costumes by uploading photos to social media with the hashtag #wehohalloween (and don’t forget to tag @wehocity and @visitweho).
Check out 2024 Halloween Carnaval photos on the City of West Hollywood website.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval FAQs
To ensure a safe Halloween Carnaval for everyone, the City of West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station remind attendees about important safety guidelines:
- No alcohol or public drinking will be allowed
- No backpacks, camera cases, tote bags, etc., will be permitted (clear plastic bags will be allowed)
- No weapons, fireworks or drones will be tolerated
- Kids and pets are strongly discouraged
- Carnaval-goers remember: If You See Something, Say Something
- Stay up to speed with street closure information, modifications to Cityline Local and Cityline Commuter service and parking information as it becomes available.
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Halloween Carnaval Parking & Transportation Information
With many parking areas closed and heavy traffic expected on Halloween night, visitors are strongly encouraged to use ride-sharing or free public transit to reach the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval. Regular service for The PickUp and Cityline will be suspended on October 31 and replaced by the WeHo Halloween Ride, a free special service running from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. along Santa Monica Boulevard between N. La Brea Avenue and N. Kings Road. Select vehicles will also connect to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Station from 6 p.m. to midnight. Full route maps and schedules will be available at wehopickup.com.
Halloween revelers are reminded not to drive under the influence; even one drink can impair safe driving.
History of the Halloween Carnaval
First launched in 1987, West Hollywood’s celebration of Halloween is rooted in the city’s diverse community and culture of self-expression. Over the years, the event has evolved into the world-famous Halloween Carnaval, an annual spectacle of phenomenal costumes, live entertainment and creative performances that draws hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators. Today, visitors travel from across the region — and around the globe — to experience this one-of-a-kind celebration.
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