First-ever Padanaram Halloween Parade attracts more than 100 people

Nov 1, 2016

For Jane Folkman, Diana Fairfax, and Vicki Bancroft, you’re never too old to don costumes and have some Halloween fun.

When the three heard about the first-ever Padanaram Halloween Parade on October 31, they couldn’t resist. They brainstormed costume ideas, and, being members of a Padanaram-based kayaking group, decided to stick to a nautical theme and dress as pirates.

“You should have fun no matter what age you are,” Fairfax said. “Plus, the parade didn’t say it’s only for kids.”

More than 100 people attended the inaugural parade, sponsored by the Padanaram Business Association. Covering a route on Elm Street from the Sail Loft to Prospect Street, the parade featured plenty of candy, as business owners lined the sidewalks handing out goodies to passing trick-or-treaters.

Business association President Anne Whiting joined the parade in full witch attire. She was overjoyed with the turnout, which she had only really advertised on social media.

“We had thought about it for years, but didn’t decide to actually do it until this year,” Whiting said.

Whiting added that the event would not have been possible without help from Dartmouth Fire District No. 1, the Dartmouth Police, and the Dartmouth Middle School band, which led the parade with music.

Whiting hopes to see the parade return next year given how well received the event was this year.