Date

Oct 26 2025
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Time

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Centralia Fall Festival & Halloween Parade

Get Ready for a Spooktacular Day of Fall Fun in Centralia!


Join us in historic downtown Centralia for the Annual Halloween Parade and Fall Festival — a cherished tradition that’s been delighting families for nearly a century! The festivities kick off bright and early at 9:00 a.m. with a folksy Craft Fair, bustling Flea Market, and eye-catching Car Show. Bring the kids for free games and activities, sample mouthwatering bites at the Chili Cook-Off, and enjoy live local entertainment throughout the day. At 10:30 a.m., little ghouls and goblins can show off their costumes in our Children’s Costume Contest, followed by the Children’s Parade at 11:00 a.m. — all ages welcome!

As night falls, the excitement builds for the Main Parade at 7:00 p.m., rolling down Poplar Street with dazzling floats, marching bands, and mechanized marvels. Stick around after the parade to cheer on your favorites as we announce category winners and award trophies at the judges’ stand (302 S. Poplar Street in the Lifestar Building). It’s a full day of festive fun, fantastic food, and unforgettable memories. So gather the family, don your costumes, and join us for one of Centralia’s most magical days of the year!

 

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

🔸 9:00am – 2:00pm | Little Obie – CN Train Rides

🔸 9:30am – 9:45am | Mummy Wrap Challenge –Central City (Champs) vs New Horizon School

🔸 10:00am – 2:00pm | Toddler & Regular Bounce Houses

🔸 10:00am – 2:00pm | Children Games

🔸 10:00am – 2:00pm | Finley’s Pony Rides $

🔸 10:00am – 2:00pm | Face Painting $

🔸 10:00am – 11:00am | Centralia Moose Lodge # 1219 Costume Contest at the Centralia Regional Library

🔸11:00am – 12:00pm | Children’s Halloween Parade

LOCUST STREET ENTERTAINMENT

🔸 9:00am – 3:30pm | MC for the day – Rob Jackson

🔸 9:30am – 11:00am | LOCUST STREET ENTERTAINMENT

Centralia High School Marching Showcase & Color Guard

Diamond’s Dazzling Divas of So. Illinois

Studio 50 Tumbling & Dance Center

🔸 11:30am – 1:00pm | LOCUST STREET ENTERTAINMENT

Zumba with Busta Move Fitness

Southern Illinois Elite Tumbling & Cheer

Rock 101

🔸 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Best Dressed Pet Contest (sponsored by Buchheit)

GENERAL FAMILY ACTIVITIES
🔸 6:00am – 11:30am | Chili Cooking (starts at 6 am)
🔸 7:00am – 12:00pm | Pancake Breakfast at Masonic Lodge
🔸 8:00am start | 2nd Annual Bicycle Ride
🔸 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Centralia Fire & Police Department – Safety Fair
🔸 10:00am – 4:00pm | Centralia Historical Museum
🔸 9:00am – 12:00pm | Car Show
🔸 12:00pm – 1:30pm | CHILI PUBLIC TASTING while supplies lasts
🔸 9:00am – 3:00pm | Craft Fair at Recreation Complex
🔸 9:00am – 3:00pm | Downtown Flea Market
🔸 9:00am – 3:00pm | Various Vendors throughout the Fest
The 98th annual Centralia Halloween Parade starts at 7:00pm. The theme this year is “Frights, Lights, and Delights”. Your 2025 Centralia Halloween Parade Grand Marshall is Chuck Melton!

We hope to see everyone there! Don’t forget to discover what shops and restaurants Centralia has to offer between the Fall Fest and Halloween Parade