Parade of Lost Souls in East Vancouver
The Parade of Lost Souls is an annual East Vancouver tradition, bringing the community together for dancing, music, and art to celebrate life and honour death. It is a parade of spectacle and performance, and an inclusive celebration for the thousands of lost souls that join it every year.
Parade of Lost Souls in East Vancouver
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, parades departing every hour
- Location: Napier St and Vernon Dr, Vancouver
- Admission: Free, no RSVP required.
Enjoy all kinds of fantastical performances, art installations, and community connection. The Parade is presented by the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret, a non-profit society committed to creating and presenting multidisciplinary, interactive arts and events that emphasize community engagement and artistic expression.
Parade of Little Souls
Parade of Little Souls welcomes children who want to join in on the colourful festivities, starting at 7:00pm.
Workshops in Advance
Workshops are for those who would like to join in a Lost Souls group of parading ghost-like participants. The workshop series will involves both a costume designing and making aspect, and theatrical, vocal and movement elements. The group will have a unified look and will make a great visual splash in the event. There are two left to attend, October 23 and 30, at the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret Studio.
Additional advance workshops include practice for the Thriller Flash Mob, learning the original choreography to “The Time Warp” from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and a Parade Dancers Workshop with the Carnival Band.
After Party
Join the After Party at Strange Fellows Brewing from 10:00pm to 2:00am. 19+ No minors admitted. The event usually sells out so get your tickets in advance. Bring photographs of loved ones past and items for the community shrine, located inside the white tent at the front of Strange Fellows. This area is free and accessible all night.
Don’t miss the costume sales in advance on October 23 and 30 to plan your Halloween. Follow Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret on Facebook for updates.
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