Published November 09. 2021 12:09PM
Downtown Bethlehem celebrated the 100th anniversary of their Halloween parade Oct. 31. Residents from all over the area showed support for the many participants in the parade. The city of Bethlehem partnered with local businesses and schools as the main participants in the parade. There was a section of the parade that was dedicated to celebrating healthcare workers. Bethlehem Health Director Kristen Wenrich served as grand marshal. The “Parade of the Century” marched down West Broad Street and Main Street in downtown Bethlehem.
Marybeth Fischer waves to parade-goers as part of St Luke's Honorary Nursing Faculty.
Canine Skippy and friends march with their humans as representatives of The Puppy Palace Doggie Day Care Canine Spa.
There are plenty of costumes on display in the parade, as Ursula of “The Little Mermaid” leads a cast of characters.
Some participants of the parade wore more simple costumes.
Northeast MS Band plays festive tunes as they march down Broad Street.
Marchers distribute candy dressed as characters from “Squid Game,” a new series popular on Netflix.
Bethlehem Food Co-op participants wave to the crowd as part of the last section of the parade.
It's a nice day for a fancy ride.
One of the largest bands of the parade, Liberty HS Grenadier Band, closes out the parade with spirit.
Healthcare workers are united in celebration, with representatives of Lehigh Valley Health Network, Bethlehem Health Bureau and St. Luke's University Hospital.
The Freedom HS Patriot Band marches down West Broad Street as the first band of the parade.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LAKISHA BONNELL Bethlehem Police officers lead the beginning of the Halloween “Parade of the Century” Oct. 31.
