No tickets left for the Halloween Pumpkin Parade

The Halloween Pumpkin Parade in Harajuku / Omotesando has become of the biggest Halloween events in recent years. However, due to its popularity, it can be very hard to get a participation ticket. And without a ticket, you can't take part in the parade. This year, the first round of tickets sold out rapidly. Then, last week, they reopened sales to distribute tickets that had been cancelled and they sold out in days.

The reason that this event is so popular is multi-layered. One, its location, on the main Harajuku - Omotesando thoroughfare. Traffic is restricted during the period of the event. Second, is its size - they allow up to 1000 children to participate. Third, is the amount of retailers that participate. And so on and so forth! Apart from the parade, lucky families that secured a ticket can also participate in the candy rally.

If you would like to participate in the future, its best to start checking the official website from the end of September. Generally the tickets go on sale the first week in October. If you did not get a ticket for this year, but would like to observe the parade, it is on Sunday October 26th 2025 from 12.45 to about 2.30 pm. The parade itself starts at 1 pm after an opening ceremony.