A huge illuminated Halloween Parade and a free fireworks display will take place on Southend seafront this October!
The hugely popular spooky parade will fill the seafront once again with bright lights, music, impressive creature costumes, dancing acts, monster puppets and more.
The parade attracts visitors from all over the South East of England and the central seafront area can be very busy. Therefore it’s important to plan ahead for how you will get to the parade, where you will park your car in Southend and where you will stand to watch the parade.
Here’s everything you need to know if you’re planning to attend this free family event.
The 2025 Southend Halloween Parade will take place on:
Saturday 25 October 2025
The Southend Halloween Parade timings:
- 6:30pm – The Parade will leave the Eastern Esplanade car park.
- 7:00pm – The Parade will reach the mid-way point at Southend Pier.
- 7:30pm – The Parade reaches the end of the route towards Westcliff seafront.
- 8:00pm – A free fireworks display courtesy of the Southend Seaside Partnership. (TBC for 2025)
Where to park your car for the Southend Halloween Parade:
Seaway car park is the most central car park to the parade. It will fill up quickly but town centre car parks such as Tylers Avenue car park and the Royals car park are also available.
The Eastern Esplanade car park will be closed all day and the parking bays on Western Esplanade will be suspended all day from Southend Pier to Roberto’s café.
Here’s a full list of the car parks that will be open:
| Seaway Car Park | SS1 2AT | 658 spaces | 1 minute walk to seafront |
| The Royals Shopping Centre Car Park | SS1 1DG | 400 spaces | 3 minute walk to seafront |
| Alexandra Street Car Park | SS1 1DA | 73 spaces | 5 minute walk to seafront |
| Clarence Road Car Park | SS1 1BH | 126 spaces | 6 minute walk to seafront |
| York Road Car Park | SS1 2DB | 96 spaces | 7 minute walk to seafront |
| Tylers Avenue Car Park | SS1 2DB | 242 spaces | 7 minute walk to seafront |
| Warrior Square Car Park | SS1 2JH | 403 spaces | 8 minute walk to seafront |
Traveling by train to the Southend Halloween Parade:
Southend Central train station and Southend Victoria train station are both within a short walking distance of the central seafront area.
The Southend Halloween Parade route:
The parade forms up in the Eastern Esplanade car park, next to the Premier Inn. The procession will leave here to travel right, along the seafront towards the Sealife Adventure.
The parade will pass the seafront arcades and under Southend Pier, which is roughly the half way point.
The parade will continue along the seafront where it will finish at Robertos cafe.
Road closures for the Southend Halloween Parade:
Road closures will be put in place from 4pm. Marine Parade and the surrounding roads will be closed for all traffic.
How you can be part of the Southend Halloween Parade:
Anyone can register to take part in the parade – as long as they are in costume and glowing with lights!
Local dance troupes, theatre groups, schools, clubs and creative collectives are urged to get involved and bring their eerie energy to the streets. Whether it’s a chilling performance or a haunting musical act, organisers are on the lookout for groups to help make this year’s event the most dazzling yet.
But be warned – places are limited and tend to go fast. If you want to be part of the spectacle, early registration is a must. To sign up or find out more, head to: www.southendhalloween.org.