A HALLOWEEN parade will be returning to Southend seafront later next month.

Organisers announced earlier in the year that the popular event will be returning after being hugely successful last year.

Within less than two months to go, here is everything you need to know about the Halloween parade.

So, the parade takes place along the Southend seafront.

It includes music, dancing, fantastic variety of costumes, and huge light up puppets.

There will also be a spectacular fireworks display to finish.

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The event will return to Southend on Saturday, October 29 and will run from 6pm until 7:30pm.

It is also free for anyone to attend.

The Halloween parade is organised by Southend Council alongside Southend Tourism Partnership.

Last year was the first year for the Halloween Parade and was hailed a huge success.

Carole Mulroney, councillor responsible for environment, culture, tourism and planning, said: “I am delighted that the Southend Halloween Parade has become a permanent fixture on the Southend City calendar, and we want it to be bigger and better each year.

“Involvement from local businesses and community groups will bring us together and put the parade on the map and become vital for our economic recovery.

“We are aiming to attract visitors from far and wide to jump on the train and arrive early to enjoy everything Southend has to offer before they join with us in a magical evening of spookiness and an amazing Halloween parade.”