7 Deadly Sinful Ways to Spend a Gay Halloween in the US

Oct. 01 2024

by Lachlan

Beware, creatures of the night! The time has come to unleash your darkest desires and revel in this year's most sinister gay Halloween in the US. Born from shadows and ancient tales, October 31 was believed to mark the end of sunlit days and the descent into the chilling embrace of winter. This time was often associated with death, and on the eve of October 31, the lines between the living and the dead were often blurred. Ghosts were said to return to earth, and people would wear costumes and light bonfires hoping to fend off the night's eerie grasp.

Today, October 31 marks a night of creepy fun, where party revelers take to the streets in their most gruesome costumes, committing trick or treat and other terrifyingly terrific festivities. From horrific parties to traditional activities, we’ve rounded up the seven deadliest ways to spend Halloween 2023. So, adorn yourself in your most haunting gay Halloween attire, and steel yourself for a night of forbidden pleasures and eldritch enchantments this October.

ENVY

What? Wicked Manors 

Where? Wilton Manors

When? October 31

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Want to incite envy in your friends this Halloween? You need to get yourself to one of the best gay Halloween Parties in the US, Wicked Manors. It’s old news that Wilton Manors in Greater Fort Lauderdale is a gay hotspot, so the city’s October 31 celebrations would be impressive. The eerie evening kicks off at 5pm at Wilton Manors’ Pride Center at Equality Park and will include trick or treat, board games, and one epic street party with a fab rotation of DJs. This year's theme is Island of Misfit Toys, so we'll let you interpret that however you wish. 

LUST

What? Halloween Alegria 

Where? Palladium Times Square, NYC

When? November 2

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While you may have spent the past year lusting after that guy at your local gym, this October, it’s time to shift your lust towards one of the best Halloween parties happening in New York, Halloween Alegria. You’ll simply drool over the party’s line-up of local and international DJs, and the production design is sure to leave you feeling freaky. 2024 will mark the event's 21st anniversary, so expect something even more off the charts this year! There’ll also be a competition for the night, where the best gay Halloween costumes will be awarded, so get creative and secure first place! Things kick off at 10pm at Palladium Times Square and run until 6am. We assure you this will be one gay Halloween party to remember, so book your spot and embrace your inner lust.

GREED

What? Gay Halloween New Orleans 

Where? New Orleans

When? October 18 - November 1

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On Halloween, you’re excused to think that more is more, and you can have plenty of chilling fun - and more - at NOLA Gay Halloween. After all, New Orleans is considered America's most haunted city. Each October, New Orleans hosts its gruesomely cool Halloween party in the heart of The French Quarter. You can expect horrific displays on the quarter’s streets, as well as one of the biggest and best gay Halloween parades in the States. This is New Orleans' second largest event after New Orleans Mardi Gras. If your idea of a good time involves a Circuit party, then hit up HNO - THE party of gay Halloween in New Orleans. In celebration of 40 years of the event, the theme will be XL - we'll let you interpret that how you wish! Attend NOLA gay Halloween, and you’re sure to feel greedily satisfied this October. Head to one of the city's most iconic LGBTQ venues, Bourbon Street Pub, for some of the best Halloween parties in town. 

PRIDE

What? Spooky Bear Weekend

Where? Provincetown

When? October 31 - November 3

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Ready to feel proud in Provincetown this Halloween? We thought so! It goes without saying that Provincetown is one of the most LGBTQ+ destinations in the USA, so naturally the annual Halloween weekend goes off in colors! Spooky Bear Halloween will welcome all freaky party enthusiasts from angels, demons, zombies, and bears! Over the course of the event, expect a gruesome line-up of entertainment, including the Spooky Bear Tea Dance at the Boatslip on the Friday from 4pm to 7pm and a costume ball at Provincetown's iconic Crown & Anchor on the Saturday from 9pm to 1am. If you ever thought Provincetown was quiet, it sure won't be this weekend!  

GLUTTONY

What? Trick or Treat

Where? Your local neighborhood

When? October 31

While the concept of trick or treat allegedly dates back as far as the Dark Ages, the tradition only gained momentum in the US during the 1950s, when Disney created the cartoon Trick or Treat. Since then, October 31 has marked an evening for Halloween revelers to visit their neighbors chanting trick or treat. This is the night to unveil your gluttonous self, but beware, you’re just as likely to be fooled by a terrible trick from your neighbors, so don’t go out expecting only candy. 

WRATH

What? Oak Lawn Block Party

Where? Dallas

When? October 26

Okay, we don’t encourage anyone to feel wrath this Halloween, but if you’re going to experience this deadly sin at any point, you’re likely to at Oak Lawn Block Party - but not because of the event itself. Most probably because of all the other gay Halloween revelers who have come out possibly dressed more freakishly than you. After all, this is the biggest Halloween celebration in all of Dallas, so the competition for the best gay halloween costume is fierce. Start preparing your outfit now, and get ready for one terrifyingly good street parade. The fun will start at 6pm at the 3900 block of Cedar Springs, followed by after parties at S4 and other venues about town.

SLOTH

What? Netflix and Chill

Where? Your pad

When? October 31

We know that Halloween is not for everyone, and it’s true that the end of October can get a little chilly in certain parts of the US. So, if you must commit the deadly sin of sloth this Halloween, we recommend doing so with a Netflix and Chill session with your loved one. Scatter some candle-lit pumpkins around the house, grab your own stash of trick-or-treat-inspired candy, and settle into a creepishly thrilling movie to create the perfect Halloween ambiance at home.

Craving a vacation for Halloween instead? Check out our round-up of Top US Domestic Destinations.