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Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade 2024: Event Details

by Hoboken Girl Team
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The month of October is such a fun time here in Hoboken. From top-tier Halloween decorations, colorful fall leaves, and a never-ending list of spooky events to festive fall cocktails and pumpkin spice lattes, our Mile Square city truly has it all. Speaking of Halloween events, one of the City’s most beloved Halloween happenings will once again make its return to Hoboken this year. The City of Hoboken recently announced its annual Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade, which will take place on Thursday, October 31st, with the parade lineup starting at 4PM on 10th and Washington Streets. Read on for more information about the 2024 Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade, happening on 10/31.

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About the Parade

The Ragamuffin Parade tradition dates back to the late 1870s when it was a part of Thanksgiving celebrations.

History differs, but the two common stories are that children would wear either costumes or their parents’ (of course, oversized) clothes, giving them the appearance of ragamuffins. Another version is that it was an opportunity for poor children to go begging door-to-door for money or leftover food after Thanksgiving.

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After the Depression, it became part of Halloween celebrations. While the parade itself has its roots in New York City, it has spread to mainly the outer boroughs. The parades take place in many other cities around the NYC area, but the Hoboken version is one of the best-known. It has been going on since 1963 and will return this year with a bang.

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The 2024 Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade

The 2024 Ragamuffin Parade will be held on Thursday, October 31st on 10th and Washington Streets. The line of march setup will begin at 4PM on 10th and Washington for an official parade start time of 4:30PM. The parade will head down Washington Street to 5th Street and end there with a step-and-repeat photo opportunity.

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The parade will feature local live music, floats, and many awesome costumes. The costume contest will not be held after the parade this year, as the City noted that there has been a decline in attendance rates in the past few years.

Road Closures

Vehicular traffic will be diverted on Thursday, October 31st due to the Ragamuffin Parade. NJ Transit buses will run on an alternate route during the parade — northbound buses will operate on Bloomfield Street and southbound buses will operate on Hudson Street.

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The Hoboken Police Department reminds drivers to reduce their speed, be alert for trick-or-treaters, turn on headlights, and stop before crosswalks. The City of Hoboken does not permit block parties on Halloween and reminds residents to walk on sidewalks and to cross streets only in crosswalks — as well as avoiding gathering, walking, or crowding in the streets. Officers will be forced to close streets when too many pedestrians create a safety hazard for themselves, and for drivers.

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