Families filled Merrick Avenue on Nov. 1 for the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween Parade, a festive morning that brought costumed children, cheerful music and community spirit to the heart of the neighborhood.
The parade began at Loines Avenue Park, near R.S. Beanery, and made its way to the gazebo at Merrick Avenue and Broadcast Plaza, where local businesses handed out candy and treats to young trick-or-treaters. Free Halloween bags were distributed to participants as families lined the streets to enjoy the seasonal celebration.
The most talked-about group in this year’s parade was the Karloff family — distant relatives of Boris Karloff, the actor who famously portrayed Frankenstein’s monster in the 1931 film classic.
The parade followed a week after Merrick’s successful Fall Festival, which brought hundreds of residents to downtown Merrick for autumn-themed crafts, food vendors and live entertainment. Together, the two events capped off a spirited season of community fun leading into the holidays.
