6 Popular Halloween Fairs & Parties From Around The World

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Halloween Parties

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Where To Go?

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1. Village Halloween Parade – New York City, USA

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2. West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval – Los Angeles, USA

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3. Samhain Festival – Derry, Northern Ireland

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4. Kawasaki Halloween Parade – Kawasaki, Japan

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5. Heidi’s Halloween – Lucerne, Switzerland

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6. Brussels Halloween Ball – Brussels, Belgium

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