After almost being forced into cancellation this year, the Village Halloween Parade will march tonight for its 40th year, just two weeks after reaching a fundraising goal that let it go on.
The parade, which was canceled last year because of Superstorm Sandy, raised the $50,000 it needed three days before its deadline, a feat it accomplished after more than 900 backers pledged money in a Kickstarter campaign.
The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. and heads up Sixth Avenue between Spring and 16th streets, and 2 million spectators are expected to come out. IF YOU GOWhen: Starts at 7 p.m., ends around 11 p.m.
Where: Starts at Spring Street and Sixth Avenue, marches straight up Sixth to 16th Street
Best spots to watch: The crowds are biggest between Bleecker and 14th streets, so those areas are best avoided to catch a glimpse of the parade.
