Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade & Spectacle
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- , Athens, GA 30601
- Dates: October 30, 2021
- Location: Downtown Athens
Known as Athens' own Mardi Gras, the highly anticipated Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle is anything but ordinary. The Wild Rumpus is a large-scale crowd-participation Halloween holiday, music and arts celebration in downtown Athens. It is one of the Southeast’s premier Halloween celebrations and one of Athens’ most-loved festivals. 2021 is the Wild Rumpus' 13th year. The Wild Rumpus is FREE to attend, and All Are Invited.
The public is invited to dress in Halloween costume and march through the streets of The Classic City. The dazzling display of hand-crafted, wildly imaginative costuming is out of this world, and a highly unique experience. 2021 marks the event’s return to the streets after a virtual year due to Covid, and it looks to be even bigger and more fabulous than ever.
This massive display of creativity, promoting self-expression in a safe and inviting environment, is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween!
SCHEDULE
- 5 - 8 PM Rumpus Rally: The fun kicks off at Creature Comforts Brewery with the Rumpus Rally, featuring live music by MONSOON, LUXURY VEHICLE, and BICHOS VIVOS on the Rabbit Hole Stage.
- 8 PM Parade: The Wild Rumpus Parade will start on West Hancock Ave. in downtown Athens adjacent to Creature Comforts Brewing Co. The parade winds through downtown Athens, with parade artists, SHVKTi, El ChupaSKAbra, Kxng Blanco + Caulfield ft. DJ KOUNTRY BOY, Fishbug, Dialectic Flowers, FATHER WEREWOLf, OHMU, Spectre of Surf, DK and White Rabbit Collective providing music and entertainment along the route (supported by Rotary Club of the Classic City of Athens)
- Until 11 PM Dance Party: The parade ends on W. Washington St. at Pulaski St. and then turns into a massive DJ dance party in the street* featuring THe Booty Boyz and DJ ChiefRocka, with sound and lights, aerialists on trapeze, and more. But, the fun's just beginning! The dance Party goes until 11 PM.
FESTIVAL ZONE: New for 2021, Open containers of beer or wine will be allowed inside the barricaded "Festival Zone" which spans four street blocks of downtown, from Creature Comforts on Hancock to Hull St, Hull St. between Hancock and Clayton St., and Washington St. from Hull to Pulaski where the dance party happens. Wristbands are necessary for outdoor drinking and may be purchased at Creature Comforts, Paloma Park, Ted’s Most Best, Rook & Pawn, and Trappeze Pub inside the festival zone. (21+ only. Drinking alcohol in the street or outdoors while outside the festival zone is illegal.)
So, what are you waiting for? Get your costume ready, grab some friends, and join in the Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle!
Known as Athens' own Mardi Gras, the highly anticipated Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle is anything but ordinary. The Wild Rumpus is a large-scale crowd-participation Halloween holiday, music and arts celebration in downtown Athens. It is one of the Southeast’s premier Halloween celebrations and one of Athens’ most-loved festivals. 2021 is the Wild Rumpus' 13th year. The Wild Rumpus is FREE to attend, and All Are Invited.
The public is invited to dress in Halloween costume and march through the streets of The Classic City. The dazzling display of hand-crafted, wildly imaginative costuming is out of this world, and a highly unique experience. 2021 marks the event’s return to the streets after a virtual year due to Covid, and it looks to be even bigger and more fabulous than ever.
This massive display of creativity, promoting self-expression in a safe and inviting environment, is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween!
SCHEDULE
- 5 - 8 PM Rumpus Rally: The fun kicks off at Creature Comforts Brewery with the Rumpus Rally, featuring live music by MONSOON, LUXURY VEHICLE, and BICHOS VIVOS on the Rabbit Hole Stage.
- 8 PM Parade: The Wild Rumpus Parade will start on West Hancock Ave. in downtown Athens adjacent to Creature Comforts Brewing Co. The parade winds through downtown Athens, with parade artists, SHVKTi, El ChupaSKAbra, Kxng Blanco + Caulfield ft. DJ KOUNTRY BOY, Fishbug, Dialectic Flowers, FATHER WEREWOLf, OHMU, Spectre of Surf, DK and White Rabbit Collective providing music and entertainment along the route (supported by Rotary Club of the Classic City of Athens)
- Until 11 PM Dance Party: The parade ends on W. Washington St. at Pulaski St. and then turns into a massive DJ dance party in the street* featuring THe Booty Boyz and DJ ChiefRocka, with sound and lights, aerialists on trapeze, and more. But, the fun's just beginning! The dance Party goes until 11 PM.
FESTIVAL ZONE: New for 2021, Open containers of beer or wine will be allowed inside the barricaded "Festival Zone" which spans four street blocks of downtown, from Creature Comforts on Hancock to Hull St, Hull St. between Hancock and Clayton St., and Washington St. from Hull to Pulaski where the dance party happens. Wristbands are necessary for outdoor drinking and may be purchased at Creature Comforts, Paloma Park, Ted’s Most Best, Rook & Pawn, and Trappeze Pub inside the festival zone. (21+ only. Drinking alcohol in the street or outdoors while outside the festival zone is illegal.)
So, what are you waiting for? Get your costume ready, grab some friends, and join in the Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle!
