The City of West Hollywood’s iconic Halloween Carnaval, one of the most unique Halloween gatherings in the world, returns in 2023. Halloween in West Hollywood is anticipated to draw many thousands of costumed revelers to the City’s Rainbow District along Santa Monica Boulevard on October 31.
For details about street closures, facilities closures, transportation and parking, and changes to residential permit parking, visit the City of West Hollywood’s Halloween information web page: www.weho.org/halloween.
To receive SMS/text updates about Halloween details, send a text message with the word halloween (or text a jack-o’-lantern emoji) to (323) 848-5000.
The City of West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval is free to attend and open to the public. It will take place on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on a one-mile stretch of Historic Route 66 along Santa Monica Boulevard between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Boulevard. The Halloween Carnaval will feature a stage at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and N. San Vicente Boulevard with a live DJ set, food trucks, and thousands of wildly dressed people in Halloween costumes for an unforgettable experience.
In addition, there will be Halloween celebrations at West Hollywood’s one-of-a-kind bars, restaurants, clubs, hotels, entertainment venues, and more on Halloween and during the preceding weekend.
To ensure a safe Halloween Carnaval for everyone, the City of West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station remind attendees about important safety guidelines:
- No alcohol or public drinking will be allowed;
- No backpacks, camera cases, tote bags, etc. will be permitted (clear plastic bags will be allowed);
- No weapons, fireworks, or drones will be tolerated;
- Children and pets are strongly discouraged; and
Halloween Carnaval-goers remember: If You See Something, Say Something. Members of the public are encouraged to reach out to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station 24/7 at (310) 855-8850 with any safety or security concerns. In an emergency, please call 911. Additionally, the City’s Block by Block Security Ambassadors program leverages the effectiveness of local law enforcement and works in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Station to address nonviolent calls for service. The Block by Block Security Ambassador Hotline provides access to free 24/7 support by calling (833) WEHO-BBB or (833) 934-6222.
